Skull X-Ray Examinations after Head Trauma
Authors:
- Stuart J. MastersSMStuart J. Masters
- Philip M. McCleanPMPhilip M. McClean
- Joseph S. ArcareseJAJoseph S. Arcarese
- Reynold F. BrownRBReynold F. Brown
- John A. CampbellJCJohn A. Campbell
- Howard A. FreedHFHoward A. Freed
- George H. HessGHGeorge H. Hess
- Julian T. HoffJHJulian T. Hoff
- Arthur KobrineAKArthur Kobrine
- Dennis F. KoziolDKDennis F. Koziol
- Joseph A. MarascoJMJoseph A. Marasco
- David F. MertenDMDavid F. Merten
- 8 January 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 316 (2) , 84-91
Abstract
The value of skull radiography in identifying intracranial injury has not yet been satisfactorily defined. A multidisciplinary panel of medical experts was assembled to review the issue of skull radiography for head trauma.Keywords
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