Most of the reported trauma and emergency cases are due to motor vehicle accidents. In such cases, other symptoms or signs may mask the trauma experienced by the chest wall. This article outlines the typical radiological features observed on the chest radiographs in most common chest diseases occur due to trauma or emergency. Radiological imaging is extensively used in the diagnosis of many diseases or underlying conditions.

Each of the different modality uses their own terms to describe pathology and relate back to how the images are created. There are a number of different types of imaging modalities used to diagnose and evaluate chest diseases. Of course, every modality has its own benefits, drawbacks, indications, and contradictions for every clinical circumstance. The aim of this article is to briefly explain the radiological features of the most common trauma-emergency chest…