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Depressed fracture of 3.3 mm in skull

2017-08-14 13:55:37
Hello sir..I was brutally attacked which caused me 3.3 mm depressed fracture of left high parietal bone. Is it very serious injury. Should I operate it by brain surgery. What would be expenses for that in India. Plz guide.
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Depressed fractures need operation if associated with an open injury. You need to have a consultation before the treatment is finalized. The scan images, severity of fracture, underlying brain injury and the condition of wound determine the cost.

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