A study of various CT findings in the patients of head injury at tertiary health care center
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 12
Abstract
Background: Computed Tomography (CT) is considered the imaging modality of choice in head injury. It has not only made localization accurate, but helped to learn the pathophysiology of injury, the classification of lesion into operable and non-operable. Aim: To study the various CT findings of brain injury which in turn may help in optimizing medical management which can be lifesaving in most of the cases. Material and Methods: A total of 150 cases of head injuries were evaluated clinically on presentation. Computerized tomography was obtained in all these patients. Results: The commonest mode of injury in both adults and children was road traffic accidents (56.67%). 88 patients (58.67%) had a relevant positive scan finding. Patients with GCS scores of 13 to 14 had abnormal scans in 87.5% and 80% case respectively. Patients in moderate grade (GCS score 9-12) and severe grade (GCS score 3-8) had a relevant positive scans in 96.55% and 100% respectively. Conclusion: CT could accurately depict and differentiate the various lesions resulting from trauma to the brain. The high prevalence of head trauma related CT findings justify the use of CT in acute- head trauma
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Paramananda Taye, Dhurba B Gohain
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