Imaging of Subdural Hematomas.
The imaging of subdural hematoma has evolved significantly. Computed tomography and MRI have supplanted other procedures and rendered most obsolete for the evaluation of intracranial pathology because of ease of use, tremendous soft tissue resolution, safety, and availability. Noncontrast computed tomography has become the accepted standard of care for the initial evaluation of patients with suspected subdural hematoma because of widespread availability, rapid acquisition time, and noninvasive nature. MRI offers important features in determining potential secondary causes of subdural hematoma, such as dural-based neoplasms.
Department of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Institute, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center, 710 West 168 Street, New York, NY 10032, USA. Electronic address: jjc2272@cumc.columbia.edu.
Jason J
JJ
Carroll
Neurointerventional Services, The Valley Hospital Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ, USA; Neuroendovascular Services, Department of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Institute, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 710 West 168 Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Sean D
SD
Lavine
Neuroendovascular Services, Department of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Institute, Children's Hospital of New York, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 710 West 168 Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Philip M
PM
Meyers
D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
CT; Hematoma; Imaging; MRI; Subdural