Question 197 · LEK · Traumatic brain injuries
In which particular cases can the skull X-ray be recommended for assessment of the clinical condition, even though CT is available:
- A. penetrating trauma (from a gunshot).
- B. suspected depressed skull fracture.
- C. suspected basilar skull fracture.
- D. in patients with previous craniotomy or external ventricular drainage.
- E. all of the above are true.
Hint
Think of situations where plain films add information, such as locating metal, showing hardware or a depressed fragment.
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