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Depressed skull fracture

2021-03-07 14:08:34
My daughter aged 8 months had depressed skull fracture at 6 months. Any other options available apart from surgery.
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There are specific indications for surgical intervention in depressed skull fractures. Some people have tried vaccum extraction in selected cases. Consult a neurosurgeon.

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