ArticleEuropean journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society2024
Assessment of the predictive factors and outcomes of surgically treated patients with depressed skull fracture at a tertiary hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.
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Abstract
introductionDepressed skull fractures occur when a portion of the skull is displaced inward towards the brain, leading to complications such as intracranial hematoma, brain contusion, and intracranial infection. Managing these fractures necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, with postoperative management and rehabilitation playing crucial roles in optimizing patient outcomes. This study aimed to assess the predictive factors and outcomes of patients who underwent surgical treatment for depressed skull fractures.
methodA comprehensive retrospective review was undertaken on the medical records of all patients who underwent surgery for depressed skull fractures at the University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from January 1, 2021, to January 1, 2023 G.C. Patients with missile injuries were excluded from this study. The analysis incorporated a total of 163 patients.
resultsA total of 163 patients (mean age 23.9; standard deviation 14.8; range 3-65) were studied, comprising 136 men (83.4%) and 27 women (16.6%). Among them, 153 (93.9%) were under 50 years old. Physical assault accounted for 102 (62.5%) of the injuries, with 62 (38%) involving a stone, 32 (19.6%) a stick, and 8 (5%) other objects (e.g., shovel, beer bottle). Using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), minor head injuries were found in 123 individuals (75%). Fracture sites predominantly included frontal depressions (61 patients, 37.4%) and parietal depressions (53 patients, 32.5%). The associated injuries featured brain contusion (52 cases, 32%), epidural hematoma (26 cases, 16%), subdural hematoma (3 cases, 1.8%), and IVH/SAH (3 cases, 1.8%). Following surgery, full recovery occurred in 148 patients (91%), while sequelae-such as hemiparesis and aphasia-affected 15 patients (9%); unfortunately, three patients (1.8%) died due to critical head injuries prior to admission. Complications included meningitis (4 cases, 2.55%), brain abscesses (2 cases, 1.2%), surgical site infections (10 cases, 6.1%), hypocalcemia in one patient, post-traumatic stress disorder in two patients(1.6%), and osteomyelitis of the skull bone in two patients(1.2%). The multivariable logistic regression revealed that low GCS scores, compound fractures, hemiparesis, and the presence of an epidural hematoma were found to be substantially associated with a poorer outcome.
conclusionThe overall outcome of patients with depressed skull fracture was favorable. Factors associated with worse outcomes include compound fracture, low Glasgow Coma Scale at admission, presence of weakness, and presence of epidural hematoma. Complications associated with depressed skull fractures observed in our patients include wound infection, meningitis, brain abscess, osteomyelitis, PTSD, and hypocalcemia.
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