Bilateral Skull Fracture with Massive Epidural Hematoma Secondary to Pin-type Head Fixation in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature

CONCLUSIONSkull fractures and associated epidural hematomas in pediatric patients need to be considered as possible complications of the pin-type head fixation application. The head fixation devices in pediatric need to be used with great caution and knowing the risk factors, safe technique for application and management of complications will prevent worse outcome.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research