Computed tomography (CT) in acute head trauma

ABSTRACT

The retrospective evaluation of 50 cases of head trauma that were subjected to CT leads to the following conclusion; 1. CT survey, should be the first neuroradiological procedures to performe. 2. There is generally adirect relationship between the severity of clinical presentation and the CT findings of the abnormality; responsible for the clinical status, the number and intensity of tissue abnormalities on CT scans increase proportionately with the severity of the clinical signs and symptoms. 3. An accuracy is 100% in diagnosis of intra and extracerebral collections of blood. 4. The causes of acute head tauma were automobile, 64% and falling down,32%.