Magnetic resonance imaging of chronic subdural hematoma

V L Williams; J P Hogg

Magnetic resonance imaging of chronic subdural hematoma

Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2000 Jul;11(3):491-8.

Authors

V L Williams¹, J P Hogg

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown 26506-9235, USA.

PMID: 10918019

Abstract

This article highlights the unique ability of magnetic resonance imaging in evaluating the evolution of the subdural hematoma. Topics specifically discussed are computed tomography sensitivity and the extent, age, and complexity of the subdural hematoma.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Brain / pathology
Follow-Up Studies
Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic / diagnosis*
Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic / surgery
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
Recurrence
Sensitivity and Specificity
Subdural Space / pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed