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C1-C2 fractures in asymptomatic elderly patients with minor head trauma: evaluation with a dedicated head CT protocol / Fraturas de C1-C2 em pacientes idosos assintomáticos com trauma leve de cabeça: avaliação com protocolo de TC de cabeça dedicado
Squarza, Silvia; Uggetti, Carla Luisa; Politi, Marco Angelo; Pescatori, Lorenzo Carlo; Bisogno, Raffaele; Campi, Adriana; Reganati, Paolo; Cariati, Maurizio.
  • Squarza, Silvia; San Carlo Borromeo Hospital. Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Santi Paolo e Carlo. Radiology Department. Milano. IT
  • Uggetti, Carla Luisa; San Carlo Borromeo Hospital. Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Santi Paolo e Carlo. Radiology Department. Milano. IT
  • Politi, Marco Angelo; Cannizzaro Hospital. Neuroradiology Unit. Catania. IT
  • Pescatori, Lorenzo Carlo; University of Milan. Graduate School of Radiodiagnostics. Milano. IT
  • Bisogno, Raffaele; San Carlo Clinic. Paderno Dugnano. IT
  • Campi, Adriana; San Carlo Borromeo Hospital. Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Santi Paolo e Carlo. Radiology Department. Milano. IT
  • Reganati, Paolo; San Carlo Borromeo Hospital. Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Santi Paolo e Carlo. Radiology Department. Milano. IT
  • Cariati, Maurizio; San Carlo Borromeo Hospital. Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Santi Paolo e Carlo. Radiology Department. Milano. IT
Radiol. bras ; 52(1): 17-23, Jan.-Feb. 2019. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-984943
ABSTRACT
Abstract

Objective:

To evaluate the frequency and types of upper cervical spine injuries in asymptomatic elderly patients undergoing computed tomography (CT) for the investigation of minor head trauma. Materials and

Methods:

This was a prospective study of 2613 asymptomatic elderly patients with minor head trauma seen between January 2015 and December 2016. We adopted a dedicated head CT protocol that included the C1-C2 region.

Results:

Of the 2613 patients analyzed, 33 (1.26%) had upper cervical spine injuries, corresponding to 8.37% of the 394 patients with trauma-related findings. Of those 33 patients, 6 had C1 fractures and 27 had C2 fractures. The use of 16- and 128-slice scanners increased the CT dose by 25.0% and 23.7%, respectively.

Conclusion:

Inclusion of the C1-C2 region in head CT scans allowed us to identify upper cervical spine injuries in 1.26% of asymptomatic elderly patients with minor head trauma. The protocol evaluated helps detect potentially life-threatening injuries and could be adopted for routine use in elderly individuals with minor head trauma.
RESUMO
Resumo

Objetivo:

Avaliar a frequência e os tipos de lesões da coluna cervical superior em pacientes idosos assintomáticos submetidos a tomografia computadorizada (TC) para investigação de trauma leve na cabeça.

Materiais e Métodos:

De janeiro de 2015 a dezembro de 2016, analisamos prospectivamente 2613 pacientes idosos assintomáticos com pequeno traumatismo na cabeça. com protocolo de TC dedicado incluindo a região de C1-C2.

Resultados:

Trinta e três dos 2613 pacientes apresentaram lesões na coluna cervical superior, com frequência de 1,26% em toda a população e de 8,37% (33/394) em pacientes com achados relacionados ao trauma. Seis dos 33 pacientes apresentaram fratura de C1 e 27/33 pacientes apresentaram fratura de C2. A dose de TC aumentou 25% e 23,68% com scanner de 16 e 128 fileiras, respectivamente.

Conclusão:

A inclusão de C1-C2 na TC de cabeça revelou uma taxa de lesões da coluna cervical superior de 1,26% em pacientes idosos assintomáticos com lesão pequena na cabeça. O protocolo ajuda a detectar potencialmente lesões fatais e pode ser adotado para pessoas idosas com trauma leve na cabeça.


Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Radiol. bras Journal subject: Diagnostic Imaging / Radiology Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Italy Institution/Affiliation country: Cannizzaro Hospital/IT / San Carlo Borromeo Hospital/IT / San Carlo Clinic/IT / University of Milan/IT

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Radiol. bras Journal subject: Diagnostic Imaging / Radiology Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Italy Institution/Affiliation country: Cannizzaro Hospital/IT / San Carlo Borromeo Hospital/IT / San Carlo Clinic/IT / University of Milan/IT