Evaluation of Clinical Indications and Radiological Findings in Brain CT Examinations Requested from the Emergency Department: Experience from a Tertiary Private Hospital
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: AimThis study aimed to evaluate the clinical indications and radiological outcomes of brain CT examinations performed in the emergency department of a tertiary private hospital, with emphasis on emergent pathologies and incidental findings.Materials and methodsA total of 1,319 patients who presented to the emergency department and underwent brain CT between January 1, 2024, and August 1, 2025, were included in this retrospective study. After excluding 110 cases with insufficient clinical information, analyses were conducted on 1,209 patients. Clinical indications were categorized into eight groups, and radiological findings were classified into six diagnostic categories. Radiological outcomes were analyzed both overall and within each clinical indication group.ConclusionMost brain CT examinations performed in the emergency department resulted in normal findings; however, trauma and cerebrovascular disease were more strongly associated with acute abnormalities. The presence of mass lesions in specific clinical presentations highlights the need for careful symptom-based imaging strategies. Multicenter studies with larger patient cohorts are warranted to optimize evidence-based imaging use in emergency settings.Key words: Brain CT, emergency department, radiology, clinical indications
Source: İzmir Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
Institution: İzmir Tınaztepe Üniversitesi
Language: Turkish
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7214957360