Conventional computed tomography and magnetic resonance in brain concussion

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2018

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Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, 1052-5149, Vol 28, Num 1, 2018, pag 15-29

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Elsevier

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Conventional neuroimaging is still the mainstay in the assessment of the acute, follow-up, and chronic settings of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Computed tomography (CT) is preferred for the initial assessment of acute mTBI, repeat evaluation in acute mTBI with neurologic deterioration, and cautious use in children with mTBI. Clinical rules have been developed to identify pediatric and adult patients with mTBI who can safely forego CT. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is mostly used in patients with acute mTBI when initial or follow-up CT is normal and there are persistent neurologic findings and in subacute or chronic mTBI.

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Head injury, closed, Craniocerebral trauma, Brain injuries, traumatic, Contrecoup injury, Brain concussion, Brain contusion, Multidetector computed tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging

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Traumatismos craneocerebrales
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