Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical management of growing skull fractures: How I do it.
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Etter MM et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Neurosurgery
Abstract
<h4>Background</h4>Growing skull fractures (GSF) represent a rare complication following linear traumatic skull fractures with an underlying dural tear, mainly occurring during infancy and early childhood. GSF can cause encephalocele, hydrocephalus, or encephalomalacia, potentially leading to long-term neurological sequelae. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and early treatment is paramount.<h4>Methods</h4>We outline our surgical reconstruction technique for managing GSF.<h4>Conclusion</h4>GSF is effectively treated with a dural and bony reconstruction, using a fast-resorbable polymer mesh.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/40879793