Is computed tomography of the brain necessary in patients with clinically suspected depressed skull fracture and no focal neurological deficit?

Is computed tomography of the brain necessary in patients with clinically suspected depressed skull fracture and no focal neurological deficit?

Objective. The objective of the study was to determine whether computed tomography (CT) of the brain is necessary in all head trauma patients with clinically suspected depressed skull fractures, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores of 13 and above, and no focal neurological deficits. Design. A retrosp...

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Main Authors: J A Rabie, S Otto, A J le Roux
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2010-06-01
Series:South African Journal of Radiology
Subjects:
CT scan
Computed tomography
Minor head injury
Online Access:https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/422

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