Newsletter - October 2014     Dear MDCT.net users, Conventional neuroimaging has widely known limitations and poor sensitivity in the study of brain pathophysiology, which have led to the development of advanced imaging modalities able to rapidly detect subtle brain trauma, including diffuse axonal injuries and intracranial hemorrhage. Cerebral MDCT angiography is particularly useful for assessing traumatic intracranial vascular lesions. Furthermore, MDCT angiography is a reliable neuroimaging tool for differentiating the various types of traumatic intracranial hemorrhage and for diagnosing craniocerebral injuries. The impact and high value of MDCT in this context are highlighted in the new Focus on by Professor Ertl-Wagner and in the selection of recent publications on this issue. The e-book chapter and the new clinical cases presented here also illustrate many examples of the use of MDCT in neurotrauma and in neurosurgical emergencies. We remind you that suggestions for new topics to be covered in future issues are appreciated: for this purpose please contact us at editorial@mdct.net . The MDCT.net team     view »       • Ardley ND, Lau KK, Buchan K.   Radiation dose reduction using a neck detection algorithm for single spiral brain and cervical spine CT acquisition in the trauma setting. Emerg Radiol. 2013 Dec;20(6):493-497 • Zeina AR, Kessel B, Mahamid A et al.  Computed tomographic diagnosis of traumatic fetal subdural hematoma. Emerg Radiol. 2013 Apr;20(2):169-172 • Fundarò C, Caldarelli M, Monaco S et al. Brain CT scan for pediatric minor accidental head injury. An Italian experience and review of literature. Childs Nerv Syst. 2012 Jul;28(7):1063-1068 • Macias CG, Sahouria JJ.   The appropriate use of CT: quality improvement and clinical decision-making in pediatric emergency medicine. Pediatr Radiol. 2011 Sep;41 Suppl 2:498-504 • Zacharia TT, Kanekar SG, Nguyen DT, Moser K.  Optimization of patient dose and image quality with z-axis dose modulation for computed tomography (CT) head in acute head trauma and stroke. Emerg Radiol. 2011 Apr;18(2):103-107 • Zacharia TT, Nguyen DT.   Subtle pathology detection with multidetector row coronal and sagittal CT reformations in acute head trauma. Emerg Radiol. 2010 Mar;17(2):97-102       Fatigue, abdominal pain and hypercalcemia Woman, 45 years old view » Epistaxis Man, 83 years old view » Acute-onset right-sided hemiparesis and aphasia Woman, 37 years old view »     Neuroradiology in Clinical Practice Rana AQ, Zumo LA, Sim V Springer 2013 • Table of Contents • Neurotrauma view »     If you wish to be removed from this email list, please click here If you would like to view our Privacy Policy, click here