[Computerized tomography in the follow-up of skull and brain injuries]

We are reporting on the necessity in CT follow-ups in neurotraumatized patients. According to our large number of patients with severe head trauma, the indication for repeated CT-scans has arrisen as follows: 1. In unconscious patients showing no improvement in their status within the first days and with a hemorrhagic contusion in their initial CT. 2. In neurotraumatized patients with multiple injuries which necessitate a respirator treatment with sedation and relaxation. The same applies for patients with primary severe brain edema which requires respirator treatment with sedation and relaxation to lower the intracranial pressure. 3. During the postoperative course in order to visualize the intracranial situation.