Radiology of Craniofacial Trauma
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Alida A. Postma; Wouter J. P. Henneman; Thomas Treumann
- Source
- Craniofacial Trauma ISBN: 9783319772097
- Subject
- medicine.medical_specialty
Modalities
Enhanced ct
medicine.diagnostic_test
business.industry
Radiological weapon
Craniofacial trauma
medicine
Magnetic resonance imaging
Computed tomography
Radiology
business
Imaging modalities
- Language
Non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) is the primary imaging method in craniofacial trauma. Other imaging modalities (contrast enhanced CT, magnetic resonance imaging, conventional x-rays) might be used to complement primary imaging or address specific complications after trauma. This chapter summarizes technical background, recent developments and applications of the different radiologic modalities. The second part focuses on radiological assessment of trauma and suggests a practical approach to structured reading of CT in craniofacial trauma.