Radiological diagnostics of multiple combined mechanical injuries of the structures in the frontal-parietal- occipital region

Abstract

Relevance: Trauma to the frontal-parietal-occipital region is one of the most common injuries, with a persistent trend of increasing incidence. Over the past three years, the number of injuries to the structures of the cranial vault has nearly tripled, increasing by approximately 2.5 times. Patients in this group are usually classified as severe cases because injuries to the bones of the cranial vault are often accompanied by damage to the head organs, brain, nasal sinus appendages, and other structures.Furthermore, in any type of mechanical cranial injury (especially penetrating wounds), foreign bodies may be present in the head. Clinical examination does not always provide complete information regarding damage to the bony structures of the cranial skeleton or the precise location of foreign bodies in the frontal-parietal-occipital region. This underscores the importance of radiological diagnostics in such patients. Its task is to refine or verify the clinical diagnosis, determine the prognosis, and assist in developing the optimal treatment strategy