Use of Vacuum-suction in Depressed Skull Fractures Case Report and Technical Nuances of Nonoperative Treatment
Arq. bras. neurocir
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40(3): 263-267, 15/09/2021.
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in English
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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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Main subject:
Birth Injuries
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Skull Fracture, Depressed
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
English
Journal:
Arq. bras. neurocir
Journal subject:
Cirurgia
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Neurosurgery
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais/BR
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Hospital Felício Rocho/BR
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Instituto Militar de Engenharia/BR
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Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR
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