Which of the following is the most common radiographic finding that suggests the presence of epiglottitis?
a. Thumb sign
b. Flail chest
c. Sail sign
d. Steeple sign
ANS: A
Lateral neck radiographic results (Figure 34-9) indicate the epiglottis is markedly thickened and flattened (thumb sign).
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