Table 3

Description of discordant scans and imaging techniques by institution

CenterTotal scansDiscordant scans, n (%)Discordant scans requiring intervention, n (%)Imaging technique
15915 (25)5 (8.4)Steep reconstruction plane roughly parallel to the orbital roof, ending above the C1 arch.
25310 (19)2 (3.8)Steep reconstruction plane roughly parallel to the orbital roof, ending above the C1 arch.
3405 (12.5)0 (0)Steep reconstruction plane roughly parallel to the orbital roof, ending above the C1 arch.
4695 (7.3)0 (0)Steep reconstruction plane roughly parallel to the orbital roof, including the C1 arch.
51010 (0)0 (0)The fifth center routinely scanned head and face in the trauma setting and used a reconstruction plane closer to the more horizontal orbitomeatal plane.