Trauma patient with neurological symptoms

John R. Gaughen, Jr., M.D.

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Abstract:  41 year-old male presents to the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision with flaccid paralysis of his upper and lower extremities.
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The next study would be:
 

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 Answer: Barium swallow. 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: MRA. 
Correct Answer? 
Yes
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 Answer: Catheter angiography. 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Head CT. 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: None. 
Correct Answer? 
No
 
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