Radiographic assessment of cranial gunshot wounds

Abstract

Though advances in MRI will undoubtedly increase its use, particularly in the subacute period, CT will likely continue its primary role in the management of these injuries in the foreseeable future. The spectrum of imaging features of cranial gunshot injuries is vast, because they encompass all of the findings encountered in closed head injury in addition to the wide variety of problems associated with penetration. Thus, only a brief summary of the many varied aspects of this complex problem is presented here as a review of the more salient issues.