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World J Radiol. Sep 28, 2014; 6(9): 636-642
Published online Sep 28, 2014. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v6.i9.636
Published online Sep 28, 2014. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v6.i9.636
Echography in brain imaging in intensive care unit: State of the art
Anselmo Caricato, Sara Pitoni, Luca Montini, Maria Grazia Bocci, Pina Annetta, Massimo Antonelli, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, “A. Gemelli” Teaching Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, 00168 Roma, Italy
Author contributions: Caricato A, Pitoni S and Antonelli M designed the paper; Montini L produced images; Bocci MG and Annetta P critically revised the paper; Caricato A wrote the paper.
Correspondence to: Anselmo Caricato, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Roma, Italy. anselmo.caricato@fastwebnet.it
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Received: January 10, 2014
Revised: March 18, 2014
Accepted: July 15, 2014
Published online: September 28, 2014
Revised: March 18, 2014
Accepted: July 15, 2014
Published online: September 28, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip:Transcranial sonography (TCS) is an ultrasound-based imaging technique, which allows the identification of several structures within the brain parenchyma, not only in neonates, but also in adult patients. It can be used to diagnose intracranial space occupying lesions of various origins, intracranial hemorrhage, hydrocephalus and midline shift. In comparison with computed tomography scan, TCS has the advantages of low costs, short investigation times, repeatability, and bedside availability. These noninvasive characteristics, together with the possibility of offering a continuous patient neuro-monitoring system, determine its applicability in multiple emergency settings.