Essential Head and Neck Trauma (2023)-S1-CER01-2023

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The video covers a session on imaging in neurotrauma at the RSNA conference. The session is divided into three talks by Dr. Hans Radnibur, Dr. Div Yakunda, and Dr. Carlotta Andreu Arraza.<br /><br />1. <strong>Dr. Hans Radnibur</strong>: Discusses the essentials of traumatic brain injury covering primary and secondary injuries, including hemorrhage types like extradural, subdural, and subarachnoid. He emphasizes imaging's role in detecting treatable lesions and differentiating between CT and MRI uses for acute and follow-up assessments.<br /><br />2. <strong>Dr. Div Yakunda</strong>: Focuses on skull-based trauma, highlighting the importance of understanding the anatomy for identifying fractures and their complications such as cranial nerve injuries and CSF leaks. She reviews how different types of fractures are associated with different complications and surgical considerations.<br /><br />3. <strong>Dr. Carlotta Andreu Arraza</strong>: Talks about traumatic emergencies of the soft tissues of the neck, including injuries from penetrating and blunt trauma. She discusses vascular injuries, laryngeal injury classifications, and injuries to salivary glands and muscles, stressing the importance of CT scans in diagnosing these conditions.<br /><br />The overall theme emphasizes the importance of detailed imaging in diagnosing and managing traumatic injuries, ensuring timely and appropriate surgical interventions where necessary.

Keywords

neurotrauma

RSNA conference

traumatic brain injury

imaging

skull-based trauma

vascular injuries

CT scans

MRI

surgical interventions