Depressed Skull Fracture

Mehdi, Syed Anjum; Ahmed, Bashir; Dogar, Iqbal Hussain; Shaukat, A.

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“…Over the last twenty years, head trauma has risen to become the fourth-leading cause of mortality and disability globally. Traumatic brain injuries have significant social, economic, and health-related effects on both individuals and families (1). When someone hits their head hard, they often break their skull.…”

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A Study on Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Depressed Skull Fractures

Khan,

Munir

2023

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Introduction: Trauma is a significant issue in both industrialized and developing nations. A significant risk factor for death in the young population is head injury Objective: To assess the outcomes of surgical treatment of depressed skull fractures Methodology: The current study was prospective study was done at Neurosurgery department of Khyber teaching Hospital Peshawar. The study duration was one years from March 2022 to March 2023. Causes of the depressed skull fracture, time since the injury, the kind of fracture, the location of the fracture, the reason for the fracture, the clinical state, and the CT scan results were noted. All patients had CT scans. DSF greater than 5 mm, disfiguring cosmetic fractures, and sinus fractures were surgically treated. The whole set of data was examined using SPSS 23.00. Results: In our study, totally 80 patients were enrolled. The male patients in our study were 58 (72.5%) whereas female patients were 22 (27.5%). In the outcomes based on GCS, completely recovered patients were 58 (72.5%) patients, 11 (13.75%) were moderately disabled, 8(10%) severely disabled whereas 2(2.5%) patients were demised. Conclusion: Trauma from depressed fractures is common in neurosurgical wards. One of the most important variables influencing outcome prediction is the neurologic state as indicated by the Glasgow coma scale. About two-thirds of patients who undergo surgical therapy of depressed skull fractures get successful results while one- third of patients are still classified as having severe disabilities. Complications, including death, are common after a depressed skull fracture. Keywords: Outcome; surgical treatment: depressed skull fractures

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A Study on Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Depressed Skull Fractures

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Munir

2023

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To Determine the Frequency of Dural Tear in Patients Presenting with Depressed Skull Fracture

Amir¹,

Shah

Zaman³

2017

J Gandhara Med Dent Sci

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OBJECTIVEThe objective of this study was to determine the frequency of dural tear in patients with depressed skull fractures.MATERIAL and MethodThis cross-sectional study was conducted in department of Neurosurgery Pakistan institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad from January 2010 to December 2011. All patients of either gender with depressed skull fracture above one year of age were included in the study. CT brain with bone window done in all patients. Per-operative dura in the region of depressed skull fracture was closely observed for any dural tear. The data collected on pre designed proforma. and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0RESULTSA total of 96 patients were recruited in the study out of which 58(60.4%) were male and 38(39.5%) were female. Male to female ratio was 1.5:1. And mean age was 19.23 + 2.54 years. The most common location of depressed skull fracture was parietal 37(38.5%), followed by frontal in 27(28.1%), 15(15.6%)in temporal region,13(13.5%) in occipital region and only 4(4.1%) located in posterior fossa. Dural tear was present in 33(34.3%) while in 63(65.6%) it was absent. Other finding associated with depressed skull fracture per operatively were extradural hematoma in 16(16%), subdural hematoma in 11(11.4%), contusion in 16(16.6%) and pneumoencephalus was observed in 20(20.8%) cases.CONCLUSIONThe frequency of dural tear in DFS is quite high, so one should be vigilant to identify the defect and repair it properly to minimize post operative complications.

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Prospective study of outcome of depressed skull fracture and its management

Rolekar¹

2014

Int J Med Sci Public Health

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Background: Many changes and improvements have taken place in the management of patients with head injury in the past 20 years. The introduction of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training program, which started in 1980, helped in better understanding of management of trauma patient. By preventing injury, limiting trauma, and treating early, we can achieve good outcome in patients with head injury. Aims and Objectives: To study the various associated intracranial injury with depressed skull fracture (DSF) and to establish a plan of management of DSF. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was undertaken on 50 patients with DFS visiting Department of Surgery at Sir Sayajirao General Hospital and Medical College, Baroda, from January 2010 to March 2012. The patients selected for this study belonged to all age groups and had clinically palpable DSF. The CT scan showed DFS. The principles of management were conservative as well as operative, depending on the type of fracture. Results: Out of 50 patients, 32% were aged between 21 and 30 years; 94% were men and 6% were women. Vehicular accidents were the cause in 30 (60%) patients, whereas 8 (16%) patients witnessed assault. Extradural hematoma was reported in two (11.11%) patients. Of 42 cases of mild head injury, 29 were managed conservatively and 13 were operated. Six cases had severe head injury; three were operated; and three were treated conservatively. Conclusion: Early definitive diagnosis and management of skull fracture decrease morbidity and mortality as well as help achieving maximal functional and aesthetic rehabilitation.

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Depressed Skull Fracture

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A Study on Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Depressed Skull Fractures

A Study on Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Depressed Skull Fractures

To Determine the Frequency of Dural Tear in Patients Presenting with Depressed Skull Fracture

Prospective study of outcome of depressed skull fracture and its management

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