Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Conditions
Brief summary
Acute extradural hematoma (EDH) is a potentially life-threatening neurosurgical emergency in children, commonly resulting from traumatic head injury. Early diagnosis and timely surgical intervention are critical factors influencing neurological recovery and overall outcome. Despite advances in neuroimaging and surgical techniques, the clinical presentation, management strategies, and outcomes of pediatric EDH remain variable
Interventions
PROCEDUREevacuation of hematoma
emergency craniotomy
Sponsors
Sohag University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
1 Days to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Pediatric patients (\<18 years of age). * Patients with traumatic extradural (epidural) hematoma. * Patients who underwent surgical evacuation of the extradural hematoma.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with coagulopathy. * Patients with autoimmune disorders. * Patients with a previous operation for extradural hematoma. * Patients with associated intracranial hematomas (e.g., subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or brain contusion). * Patients with panfacial fractures. * Patients with significant general surgical, cardiothoracic, or orthopedic comorbidit.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Neurological outcome assessed by the King's Outcome Scale for Childhood Head Injury (KOSCHI) | 3-6 month after surgery | Neurological outcome measured using the King's Outcome Scale for Childhood Head Injury (KOSCHI). Scores range from 1 to 5A/5B according to the scale. Higher scores indicate better neurological recovery. |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
CONTACTabdelrahman mohamed neurosurgery department of sohag university, resident
Outcome results
None listed