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Surgical Management Of Traumatic Extra Dural Hematoma In Children: Experiences And Analysis From 24 Consecutively Treated Patients In A Developing Country, Muhammad Babar Khan, Muhammad Riaz, Gohar Javed, Fauzan Alam Hashmi, Maryam Sanaullah, Syed Ijlal Ahmed
Surgical Management Of Traumatic Extra Dural Hematoma In Children: Experiences And Analysis From 24 Consecutively Treated Patients In A Developing Country, Muhammad Babar Khan, Muhammad Riaz, Gohar Javed, Fauzan Alam Hashmi, Maryam Sanaullah, Syed Ijlal Ahmed
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Background: Children with epidural hematoma (EDH) present differently than
adults. The outcome of treatment is also different. We aim to report our experiences with EDH in pediatric age group in terms of mode of injury, presenting features, management, and outcomes. We also aim to identify different prognostic indicators in pediatric patients with EDH.
Methods: We prospectively collected data from 24 consecutively surgically treated pediatric patients. The data collected included presenting features, radiological imaging, details of management, and outcomes. Descriptive analysis was performed and different variables were tested for any statistical significance with Glasgow Outcome Score (GOS).
Results: …