Preenhanced computed tomographic findings in brain death
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 305-307, 1993.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-20321
ABSTRACT
A patient complying with the clinical criteria for brain death was studied by preenhanced computed tomography (CT). Preenhanced CT showed apparent increased density at the base of the brain along the course of the major arterial vessels, and abnormally dense-appearing deep venous structures, like those of contrast-enhanced CT. There was a diffuse decrease in brain density with a poorly delineated ventricular system. These CT findings were very characteristic. CT as a non-invasive method seems to be valuable in the diagnosis of brain death. The relevant literature is reviewed and mechanisms showing those CT findings are discussed.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Perfusion
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Brain Death
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
1993
Type:
Article
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