Vincent C. Hinck

Rapid-high-dose contrast computed tomography of isodense subdural hematoma and cerebral swelling.

Ten patients were studied in whom precontrast computed tomography (CT) revealed an isodense mass which obliterated cerebral sulci and deformed the ventricle(s). Upon rapid-high-dose (RHD) contrast enhancement, the cerebral hemispheric surface was so well demonstrated, that in 4 patients the possibility of an isodense subdural hematoma was exluded, while in the other 6 it was correctly diagnosed. Preoperative angiography was not necessary.

Rapid high dose (RHD) contrast computed tomography of perisellar vessels.

The diagnostic accuracy of CT scanning in the sellar area can be improved by using a rapid high dose (RHD) contrast technique which visualizes the supraclinoid carotid arteries, cavernous sinus and vascular plexus of the infundibulum. The RHD technique is briefly described and the pertinent anatomy discussed and illustrated.

A precise technique for craniotomy localization using computerized tomography

The authors describe a simple device which, when used with computerized tomography, provides precise preoperative localization of craniotomy.