ArticleChild's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery2013
Ping pong fractures: treatment using a new medical device.
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- Pediatric ping-pong skull fractures treated with vacuum-assisted elevation.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2024Article
- Treatment of depressed skull fractures with vacuum devices in the neonatal period: A case series.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2024Article
- A new device to treat ping-pong skull fractures: The hammer puller technique. A comparative analysis using a realistic simulation model.Surgical neurology international · 2024Article
- "Ping-pong" fracture: An exclusive entity of neonates and infants? A case analysis and literature review.Surgical neurology international · 2023Article
- A new, low-cost device to treat depressed "ping-pong" fractures non-surgically: technical note.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2021Article
- Spontaneous resolution of a 'ping-pong' fracture at birth.BMJ case reports · 2018Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of this study was to assess the use of a new medical device to elevate depressed skull fractures (DSFs) in newborns and minor infants.
methodsNine patients (ranging from 1 day to 9 months of age) with simple DSF underwent skull elevation by a new elevator medical device. This medical device comprises two elements: a pediatric resuscitator (CPR mask) connected to a 50-ml syringe. Pediatric CPR face mask is placed on the depressed region and negative pressure is generated through syringe plunger elevation until fracture reduction is observed.
resultsFracture reduction was confirmed in eight of nine patients by computed tomography scan without underlying brain damage and associated complications. Skull asymmetry was eliminated recovering normal shape. Up to now, there are no neurological concerns. Another treatment was chosen to be applied for one patient who did not respond to manipulation.
conclusionThe new device is a safe, affordable, and effective choice in the treatment of simple depressed skull fractures in newborns and minor infants.
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