Abstract: Objective To explore the application value of spiral CT angiography in etiological diagnosis of spontaneous intracranial hematoma before surgery. Methods 48 patients with spontaneous intracranial hematoma following surgical indication assessed by CT scan were ascertained etiological diagnosis performed by CT angiography before surgery.Results The causes of intracranial hematoma were cerebral aneurysm(2 patients), arteriocenous malformation (5 patients), hypertension(40 patients), and no image in one patient performed by CT angiography.Conclusion CT angiography has important value in etiological diagnosis of spontaneous intracranial hematoma before surgery.

Key words: CT angiography, spontaneous intracranial hematoma, surgery