Sixteen-Slice Multi-Detector Computed Tomographic Angiography Improves the Accuracy of Screening for Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury

Abstract

Sixteen-slice multi-detector CT angiography is an excellent tool to screen for BCVI and detects all clinically significant injuries. The detected incidence of BCVI increased more than threefold with the 16-slice scanner when compared with the four-slice scanner. This demonstrates a clear technological improvement in our ability to screen for these injuries.