Diagnostic error versus imaging technique
| Study | Total Examinations (n = 165) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| MR imaging brain | 50 | 30.3% |
| CTA head | 46 | 27.9% |
| Noncontrast head CT | 43 | 26.1% |
| CTA neck | 7 | 4.2% |
| MRA brain | 5 | 3.0% |
| CT neck | 4 | 2.4% |
| CT cervical spine | 4 | 2.4% |
| MR imaging cervical spine | 2 | 1.2% |
| MRA neck | 1 | 0.6% |
| MR imaging lumbar spine | 1 | 0.6% |
| MR imaging total spine | 1 | 0.6% |
| CT sinus | 1 | 0.6% |