Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Oct 2024
Multicenter StudyOutcomes of odontoid fractures with associated cardiac arrest: retrospective bi-center case series and systematic literature review.
Odontoid fractures from high-energy trauma are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, including spinal cord injury, neurological damage, and cardiac arrest. The literature on odontoid fractures leading to cardiac arrest is limited to isolated case reports. This study aims to conduct a retrospective bi-center case series and a systematic review of existing literature. ⋯ In this case series, patients experiencing cardiac arrest after odontoid fractures exhibited high mortality rates despite comprehensive management at Level 1 trauma centers. Survivors faced significant and enduring morbidity.