Value of computed tomography in the diagnosis of intracranial abscess.
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Value of computed tomography in the diagnosis of intracranial abscess.
The computed tomography (CT) scans of 60 patients with intracranial infection have been reviewed. Computed tomography, particularly if used with contrast enhancement, is a valuable adjunct to the investigation of patients with suspected intracranial abscess. The false negative rate is 1%, but despite this, mortality from intracranial abscess remains unchanged.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
سال: 1977
ISSN: 0022-3050
DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.40.3.214