Cranial computed tomography 1: technical aspects for clinicians.
The importance of cranial computed tomography in the diagnosis and follow up of intracranial pathology cannot be underestimated. Clinicians at every level should have a basic understanding of this technique. This first of two articles looks at the technical strengths and weaknesses of cranial computed tomography, and cranial anatomy.
Thomas
Robert H
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Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne.
Burke
Christopher J
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Howlett
David
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