The role of computed tomography in following up pediatric skull fractures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.07.020
Abstract: BACKGROUND Despite the added radiation exposure and costs, the role of computed tomography (CT) in following pediatric skull fractures has not been fully evaluated. METHODS We reviewed the radiology reports and images of the initial… read more here.
Keywords: computed tomography; role computed; tomography following; following pediatric ... See more keywords
Correlation of Neonatal Birth-Associated Greenstick Skull Fractures with Perinatal Factors and Long-Term Outcome: Children with a Greater Number of Greenstick Skull Fractures Showed Poor Results in Terms of Long-Term Neurodevelopment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.03.065
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Skull fractures caused by birth injury are mainly compression and linear fractures, but the incidence is known to be rare. It has been recently suggested, however, that greenstick fractures (GSFs) are more common than… read more here.
Keywords: term; long term; greenstick skull; skull fractures ... See more keywords
Compound elevated skull fractures: a retrospective descriptive study.
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2022.2063256
Abstract: BACKGROUND Traumatic skull fractures have been traditionally classified into those that involve the base or vault with distinct entities linear or depressed. Compound elevated skull fracture is a newer entity with scanty reports in the… read more here.
Keywords: radiology; skull fractures; vault; compound elevated ... See more keywords
Understanding Bilateral Skull Fractures in Infancy
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002704
Abstract: Background Bilateral skull fractures in infancy often raise suspicion for abuse. Nevertheless, literature suggests that they may occur accidentally. However, empiric data are lacking. Objective This multicenter retrospective review aimed to characterize bilateral skull fractures… read more here.
Keywords: skull fractures; fractures infancy; abuse; bilateral skull ... See more keywords
Screening for Child Abuse in Children With Isolated Skull Fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002823
Abstract: Objective Head trauma is the most common cause of death from child abuse, and each encounter for recurrent abuse is associated with greater morbidity. Isolated skull fractures (ISF) are often treated conservatively in the emergency… read more here.
Keywords: skull fractures; child abuse; abuse; child ... See more keywords
The Role of Ultrasound in Pediatric Skull Fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002895
Abstract: Background The aim of the present study was to determine the accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for detecting skull fractures and to evaluate sonographic measurements of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) and ONSD/eyeball vertical diameter… read more here.
Keywords: skull fractures; head trauma; role ultrasound; skull ... See more keywords
Ten-Year Analysis of Complications Related to Simple Basilar Skull Fractures in Children Presenting to a Trauma Center.
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002966
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Head trauma is a common presenting complaint among children requiring urgent medical attention, accounting for more than 600,000 emergency department (ED) visits annually, 4% to 30% of which identify skull fractures among the patient's… read more here.
Keywords: skull fractures; year; basilar skull; analysis ... See more keywords
Extra-axial haemorrhages in young children with skull fractures: abuse or accident?
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-322327
Abstract: Objective Infant and toddler subdural haemorrhages (SDH) are often considered indicative of abuse or major trauma. However, accidental impact events, such as falls, cause contact extra-axial haemorrhages (EAHs). The current study sought to determine frequency… read more here.
Keywords: young children; skull fractures; haemorrhages young; extra axial ... See more keywords
The Association between Skull Bone Fractures and the Mortality Outcomes of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/1296590
Abstract: Introduction Skull fractures are often found in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Although skull fractures may indicate greater force impact and are associated with local or diffuse brain injuries, the prognostic value of skull… read more here.
Keywords: skull fractures; skull; mortality; fractures mortality ... See more keywords
Feline head trauma: a CT analysis of skull fractures and their management in 75 cats
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DOI: 10.1177/1098612x18819183
Abstract: Objectives The aim of this study was to describe and evaluate the configurations and management of feline skull fractures and concurrent injuries following head trauma. Methods Medical records and CT images were reviewed for cats… read more here.
Keywords: skull; head trauma; management; skull fractures ... See more keywords
A Study on the Association Between Extradural Hemorrhage and Skull Fractures in Head Injury
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DOI: 10.5958/0974-1283.2019.00019.7
Abstract: Fatal Intracranial haemorrhages have always been a major cause of mortality especially in traumatic head injuries. With the exponential growth in motor traffic and drastic changes in lifestyles, trauma especially involving the head has been… read more here.
Keywords: association extradural; extradural haemorrhage; study; skull fractures ... See more keywords