Is contrast-enhanced CT indicated in acute head injury?

The authors discuss the value of intravenous contrast enhancement in CT scanning in acute head injury. In a series of seventy consecutive patients they conclude that no incremental information was obtained by performing contrast-enhanced CT scans in the acute phase of the head injury.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Neuroradiology 1984, Vol.26 (1), p.31-33
Hauptverfasser:	MAUSER, H. W, VAN NIEUWENHUIZEN, O, VEIGA-PIRES, J. A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Brain Injuries - diagnostic imaging Contrast Media Humans Injuries of the nervous system and the skull. Diseases due to physical agents Medical sciences Tomography, X-Ray Computed Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	The authors discuss the value of intravenous contrast enhancement in CT scanning in acute head injury. In a series of seventy consecutive patients they conclude that no incremental information was obtained by performing contrast-enhanced CT scans in the acute phase of the head injury.
ISSN:	0028-3940 1432-1920
DOI:	10.1007/BF00328200