Growing skull fractures and their craniofacial equivalents. J Craniofac Surg 1995 Mar;6(2):103-10; discussion 111-2
Date
03/01/1995Pubmed ID
8601014DOI
10.1097/00001665-199503000-00003Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0028914357 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 18 CitationsAbstract
Growing skull fractures occur most commonly after head injury; however, their "craniofacial equivalents" may occur after neurosurgical or craniofacial operations in pediatric patients. Experience with five separate cases is reviewed, including one case that involved the anterior cranial base and presented with vertical dystopia and proptosis. Necessary contributing factors appear to include (1) cranial bone defect, (2) dural tear, and (3) expanding intracranial process (e.g., growth of the brain). Prompt recognition and the diagnosis of the problem are essential to prevent the development of progressive neurological complications. The pathophysiology and principles of surgical management of these complex problems are explored in detail.
Author List
Havlik RJ, Sutton LN, Bartlett SPAuthor
Robert Havlik MD Chair, Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
BrainBrain Injuries
Craniosynostoses
Craniotomy
Dura Mater
Encephalocele
Exophthalmos
Facial Asymmetry
Female
Humans
Hydrocephalus
Infant
Intracranial Pressure
Male
Skull Fractures
Wound Healing
