Imaging of cranial gunshot traumas

Cranial traumas from gunshot wounds are characterised by the impact of a high velocity projectile. There are therefore serious, life threatening traumas. CT Scan is essential in the emergency setting for initial evaluation of traumatic bone and parenchymatous injuries to determine the indication for...

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Published in:Journal de radiologie 2010-11, Vol.91 (11 Pt 1), p.1113-1120
Main Authors: Gervaise, A, Foscolo, S, Rivierre, As, Derelle, Al, Schmitt, E, Braun, M, Anxionnat, R, Bracard, S
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Brain Edema - diagnosis
Brain Edema - surgery
Cerebral Angiography
Cerebral Hemorrhage, Traumatic - diagnosis
Contrast Media - administration & dosage
Emergency Service, Hospital
Foreign Bodies - diagnosis
Foreign Bodies - surgery
Head Injuries, Penetrating - diagnosis
Head Injuries, Penetrating - surgery
Humans
Hydrocephalus - diagnosis
Hydrocephalus - surgery
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Pneumocephalus - diagnosis
Pneumocephalus - surgery
Skull Fractures - diagnosis
Skull Fractures - surgery
Suicide, Attempted
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Wounds, Gunshot - diagnosis
Wounds, Gunshot - surgery
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Summary:Cranial traumas from gunshot wounds are characterised by the impact of a high velocity projectile. There are therefore serious, life threatening traumas. CT Scan is essential in the emergency setting for initial evaluation of traumatic bone and parenchymatous injuries to determine the indication for neurosurgery and appropriate medical management. In case of survival, CT Scan and MRI can be used to monitor progress and any possible complications, in particular vascular or infectious complications which are specific to this type of injury.
ISSN:0221-0363
DOI:10.1016/S0221-0363(10)70156-6