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Cross-sectional imaging of the brain, via either a CT scan or an MRI scan, is the diagnostic test of choice for TBI. Neuroimaging is essential for the initial diagnosis and follow-up of TBI. A non-contrast CT scan is simple, rapid and most of the time will help make a decision about patients who would need emergent surgery. | Cross-sectional imaging of the brain, via either a CT scan or an MRI scan, is the diagnostic test of choice for TBI. Neuroimaging is essential for the initial diagnosis and follow-up of TBI. A non-contrast CT scan is simple, rapid and most of the time will help make a decision about patients who would need [[Traumatic_brain_injury_surgery|emergent surgery.]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2]
Overview
Cross-sectional imaging of the brain, via either a CT scan or an MRI scan, is the diagnostic test of choice for TBI. Neuroimaging is essential for the initial diagnosis and follow-up of TBI. A non-contrast CT scan is simple, rapid and most of the time will help make a decision about patients who would need emergent surgery..
Diagnostic Study of Choice
MRI is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of traumatic brain injury.