Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction
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Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr · Mar 2016
Patterns of Intracranial Hemorrhage in Pediatric Patients with Facial Fractures.
Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is a potentially fatal injury accompanying fractures of the cranium and facial skeleton. When occurring at a young age, ICH can lead to developmental delay, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and death. It is therefore important for clinicians to recognize the presence of ICH early, and understand the factors that affect its prognosis. ⋯ Our data also showed a significant association between the need for intubation in the emergency department and fatality. Because the consequence of ICH can be life threatening, proper diagnosis and management are imperative. The purpose of this study is to describe patterns associated with ICH in pediatric facial fracture patients to promote early recognition of the injury and understanding of poor prognostic signs.