Use of Vacuum-suction in Depressed Skull Fractures Case Report and Technical Nuances of Nonoperative Treatment
Arq. bras. neurocir
; 40(3): 263-267, 15/09/2021.
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ABSTRACT
Up to 20% of victims from skull fractures are represented by the pediatric population, and 50% of these lesions are depressed skull fractures. The treatment is multimodal in nature, ranging from conservative treatment to open surgical repair. The last one is associated, although in a small proportion, to complications, such as infections, hematomas and even death, besides the risks of the anesthetic procedure itself. The authors of the present article present a case report of the successful treatment of a depressed skull fracture in a newborn patient, using the vacuum-suction technique. The use of vacuum-suction may be beneficial for the pediatric patients, as it is a quick, non-invasive procedure, without the need for general anesthesia.
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Assunto principal:
Traumatismos do Nascimento
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Fratura do Crânio com Afundamento
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Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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En
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Arq. bras. neurocir
Assunto da revista:
Cirurgia
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NEUROCIRURGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article