Review of Carotid Angiograms in Evaluation of Intra Cranial Lesions Prior to the Advent of Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan in Ghana.

Abstract

Cerebral arteriography was first introduced in Spain by Egaz Monizs in 1927. In Ghana. carotid angiograms performed at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital between the mid-sixties and the late seventies were done by non-radiologist. professor Ben Edoo and Dr. J.O.M. Mustapha: a neurophysician and neurosurgeon respectively. Cerebral angiography has been used for evaluation of intracranial mass lesions, patients with vascular abnormalities. transient ischaemic attacks. cerebrovascular accidents and for investigation of head injuries. The aim of the study is to review all the carotid angiograms of the last10 years prior to the advent of CT scan in Ghana and also to form the basis for future research.