C.T. Findings In Head Injury With & Without Helmet
Journal Title: National Journal of Medical and Dental Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
The present study describes the cranial computed tomography (C.T.) scan findings of 232 cases of head trauma seen between May to December 2016. The most common causes of head injury were motor-cycle accidents seen between the age of 21 – 50 years where as pathological finding were in 168 cases. A normal C.T. scan was seen in 64 cases. The most common C.T. scan head trauma related findings were: (1) Subgaleal haematomas, (2) Skull fractures including base & maxillo facial, (3) Brain oedema & contusion, (4) Brain haematoma- EDH, SDH, SAH, I.C.H. These findings showed the importance of C.T. exam in head injuries among patients without wearing helmets.
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Sukhdev Singhvi, Shyam Bihari Sharma
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