RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Blunt Cerebrovascular Injuries: Advances in Screening, Imaging, and Management Trends
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 406
OP 414
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A5412
VO 39
IS 3
A1 P. Nagpal
A1 B.A. Policeni
A1 G. Bathla
A1 A. Khandelwal
A1 C. Derdeyn
A1 D. Skeete
YR 2018
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/39/3/406.abstract
AB SUMMARY: 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.ATTantithrombotic therapyBCVIblunt cerebrovascular injuryEASTEastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma