LOW-VELOCITY PENETRATING CRANIOCEREBRAL INJURY IN CHILDHOOD

被引:34
作者
DOMINGO, Z [1 ]
PETER, JC [1 ]
DEVILLIERS, JC [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV CAPE TOWN, GROOTE SCHUUR HOSP, CAPE TOWN 7925, SOUTH AFRICA
关键词
PENETRATING TRAUMA; BRAIN ABSCESS; FALSE ANEURYSM; ORBITAL STABS;
D O I
10.1159/000120813
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
Fifty-four children with low-velocity penetrating injury of the skull and brain are described. The incidence of septic complications was 43%, which is significantly higher than that seen in adults. Nine percent of children developed vascular complications. Due to the high septic complication rate, a more aggressive management protocol consisting of craniectomy and dural repair under antibiotic cover is suggested.
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