An image-rich text on neuroimaging of trauma patientsImaging of Traumatic Brain Injury is a radiological reference that covers all aspects of neurotrauma imaging and provides a clinical overview of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It includes the imaging features of acute head trauma, pathophysiology of TBI, and the application of advanced imaging technology to TBI.
Key Features:- Covers mild as well as chronic traumatic brain injury or concussion
- Written in an easily accessible format, with pearls and summary boxes at the end of each chapter
- Includes modern imaging techniques, including the multiplanar format
- Contains over 250 high-quality images
This book will serve as a quick refresher for practicing trauma surgeons as well as a core reference text for those who are new to the imaging of neurotrauma patients, including radiology residents, and fellows as well as neuroradiologists and ER physicians.
ContentsForeword
Preface
Acknowledgment
Contributors
- Chapter 1: Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States
- Chapter 2: Evidence-Based Imaging and Prediction Rules: Who Should get Imaging for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury?
- Chapter 3: Neuroimaging of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 4: Pathophysiology of Traumatic Brain Injury and Impact on Management
- Chapter 5: Pediatric Head Trauma
- Chapter 6: Postoperative Imaging of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 7: Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury
- Chapter 8: Penetrating Traumatic Brain Injury
- Chapter 9: Skull-Base Trauma
