Radiologic evaluation in patients with head injury

Mt Sinai J Med. 1997 May;64(3):226-32.

Abstract

Head injury is common. With many excellent imaging techniques readily available, radiologic evaluation has become critical in the management of patients with head injuries. We review the indications for various imaging studies in patients with head injury. In general, a noncontrast computed tomography of the head is the study of choice for patients with head injury and should be performed whenever there is reasonable suspicion of a serious injury to the brain.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / diagnosis*
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / diagnostic imaging
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / therapy
  • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • United States