Depressed Fracture: NCCT

Depressed skull fractures result in the bone of the skull vault being depressed inward into the cerebral parenchyma. Mostly occur in the frontoparietal regionModality of choice in head trauma is NCCTThese fractures often involve injury to the brain parenchyma and place patients at significant risk for central nervous system infection, seizures, and death if not identified early and managed appropriatelyFamous Radiology Blog http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com
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Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - April 26, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs