Traumatic Brain Injury

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Imaging Tests



Neuroradiological tests using computer-assisted brain scans help visualize damage to the brain. The most common of these is computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT scan), an x-ray technique that produces a cross-sectional image of the brain. CT scans can detect physical changes in the brain such as hematomas and swelling, which may require immediate treatment. The procedure is painless and takes 15 to 45 minutes, during which the patient must lie completely still.

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