title: [Transverse axial computerized tomography (EMI scan): value and indications (author's transl)].
abstract: The results of transverse axial computerized tomography in EMI scan (transverse CAT) in 2 000 examinations are reviewed. The method was shown to enlarge significantly the diagnostic possibilities in cerebral disease. A correct identification of intracranial tumour was made in 98% of 250 cases. Cerebral haemorrhage, infarction and contusional oedema could be differentiated. Various forms and extensions of cerebral oedema were visualized as never before. Postoperative changes and the course of vascular disease, tumour or hydrocephalus after shunt were demonstrated at an early stage. The indications for pneumo-encephalography have been reduced to a few very special situations. On the other hand, angiography is still of decisive value in vascular cerebral disease and should be performed before surgery in case of space-occupying lesions.
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000002:abnormalities; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D003201:Computers; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004678:Encephalomalacia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009915:Orbit; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray
vernacular_title: Kraniale Computertomographie (EMI-Scan). Wert und Einsatzmöglichkeit