Functional neuroimaging and quantitative electroencephalography in adult traumatic head injury: Clinical applications and interpretive cautions

Author(s): Zafonte, R. D.

Journal/Book: J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2000; 15: 7201 Mckinney Circle, Frederick, MD 21704, USA. Aspen Publ Inc. 859-868.

Abstract: Functional neuroimaging and quantitative electroencephalographic procedures are being used increasingly in brain injury research and clinical care. These procedures are also seeing increased use in the context of forensic evaluations, particularly in cases of mild head trauma. This article provides an overview of the use of procedures such as positron emission tomography, single photon emission computed tomography, and quantitative electroencephalogram in adults. Also discussed are the clinical limitations of each procedure within the context of myriad interpretive confounds that can interfere with accurate differential diagnosis of mild head trauma.

Note: Article Ricker JH, Kessler Med Rehabil Res & Educ Corp, Neuropsychol & Neurosci Lab, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, W Orange,NJ 07052 USA

Keyword(s): brain injury; head injury; neuroimaging; positron emission tomography; single photon emission computed tomography; POSITRON-EMISSION-TOMOGRAPHY; CEREBRAL BLOOD-FLOW; BRAIN INJURY; COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY; RETROGRADE-AMNESIA; SPECT; MILD; EEG; PERFUSION; METABOLISM

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