Contralateral Subdural Effusion Occurring in Growing Skull Fracture: A Case Report
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Case Report

Contralateral Subdural Effusion Occurring in Growing Skull Fracture: A Case Report

Gazi Med J 2018;29(3):238-240 DOI: 10.12996/gmj.2018.67
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Abstract

Growing skull fractures are a rare complication that is usually seen in headinjured children under the age of 3 years. Primer treatment is the repair of dural damage by surgery. Traditional treatment modalities may be inadequate in some complicated cases. Shunt treatment option should be kept in mind for these cases.

Keywords: Subdural effusion, growing skull fracture, leptomeningeal cyst, Craniocerebral trauma