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Chapter 7: Penetrating and Blunt Neck Trauma
4. Neck Zones
The neck is commonly divided into three distinct zones, which facili-
tates initial assessment and management based on the limitations
associated with surgical exploration and hemorrhage control unique to
each zone (Figure 7.1).
Figure 7.1
The neck is divided into Zones 1, 2 and 3. The axial computed tomographic (CT) images
below correspond to Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3.
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3