Raising depressed skull fractures
Depressed skull fractures are serious injuries that require immediate medical attention. These fractures occur when a portion of the skull is subjected to extreme pressure, causing the bones to collapse inward and press on brain tissue.
What are depressed skull fractures?
They occur as a result of a strong blow to a small area of the skull.
A portion of the skull bone is compressed inward and presses on brain tissue.
The frontal area of the skull is most susceptible to injury.
Symptoms of skull fractures:
Symptoms vary depending on the location of the fracture and the severity of the injury.
Mild symptoms:
Head pain, headache, and dizziness.
Nausea and vomiting.
Blurred vision.
Loss of balance.
Sensitivity to light.
Excessive sleepiness.
Severe symptoms:
Bleeding from the wound.
Blueness around the eye.
Nosebleeds and red eyes.
Tinnitus and stiff neck.
Loss of speech.
Agitation and confusion.
Difficulty swallowing and fainting.
Loss of bladder and bowel control.
Depressed skull fractures can lead to infection, seizures, neurological problems, and death.
Treatment of skull fractures:
Treatment depends on the severity of the fracture and associated injuries.
Some fractures may not require surgery.
Depressed skull fractures may require surgery to elevate the depressed bone.
Depressed skull fracture elevate:
Surgery is performed in the following cases:
The detached fragment has penetrated the dura mater.
The detached fragment has sunk by more than 5 mm.
Major intracranial bleeding.
Frontal sinus involvement.
Severe wound infection.
Cosmetically disfigured wound.
Pneumocephalus (presence of air inside the skull).
Finally, performing depressed skull fractures removal surgeries is very important to save the patient’s life and protect him from being exposed to many serious complications that may occur in the event of neglecting to perform this operation. However, it is important to choose the best neurosurgeons in Egypt in order to obtain the best medical service, the best treatment result, and prevent complications that may occur during and after the surgical procedure.
