Imaging of cranial gunshot traumas
Gervaise, A.; Foscolo, S.; Rivierre, A.; Derelle, A.; Schmitt, E.; Braun, M.; Anxionnat, R.; Bracard, S.
Journal de Radiologie 91(11 Pt 1): 1113-1120
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0221-0363 PMID: 21178874 Document Number: 642968
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.