what is a prevertebral solf tissue
OBJECTIVE: The thickness of the prevertebral soft tissue (PVST) is instrumental in helping detect cervical spine injuries in the pediatric population.ormal pediatric prevertebral soft-tissue thickness on MDCT. Vermess D(1), Rojas CA, Shaheen F, Roy P, Martinez CR. Author information: (1)Department of Radiology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Box 17, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
1. A widening of the prevertebral soft tissue is often associated with injury to the cervical spine. Injury to the cervical spine may be accompanied by pre and/or paravertebral haematoma, which is radiographically demonstrated as an abnormal increase within the width of the prevertebral space [1] , [2] and [3] .his study was undertaken to explore the diagnostic value of prevertebral soft tissue swelling with special reference to the association of this sign with the presence and degree of cervical spine injuries.