Citation

Nagpal P, Policeni BA, Bathla G, Khandelwal A, Derdeyn C, Skeete D. AJNR Am. J. Neuroradiol. 2017; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Trauma Services (D.S.), Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, American Society of Neuroradiology)

DOI

10.3174/ajnr.A5412

PMID

29025722

Abstract

Blunt cerebrovascular injury is a relatively uncommon but sometimes life-threatening injury, particularly in patients presenting with ischemic symptoms in that vascular territory. The decision to pursue vascular imaging (generally CT angiography) is based on clinical and imaging findings. Several grading scales or screening criteria have been developed to guide the decision to pursue vascular imaging, as well as to recommend different treatment options for various injuries. The data supporting many of these guidelines and options are limited however. The purpose of this article is to review and compare these scales and criteria and the data supporting clinical efficacy and to make recommendations for future research in this area.

© 2017 by American Journal of Neuroradiology.

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