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Developments in the Management of Cranial Injury in Children
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Developments in the Management of Cranial Injury in Children

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Child Neurology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 750

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Andrew J. Kobets

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Guest Editor
Department of Pediatrics, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10467, USA
Interests: pediatric cranial trauma; hydrocephalus; craniofacial deformities; brain and spine tumors
Prof. Dr. Alan R. Cohen

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Guest Editor
Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
Interests: pediatric brain and spinal tumors; minimally invasive management of hydrocephalus; congenital craniofacial disorders

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the launch of a Special Issue of the journal Children (a PubMed-indexed journal), titled ‘Developments in the Management of Cranial Injury in Children’. This Special Issue will publish research that promotes a novel understanding of the cause of cranial trauma in infants and young children, as well as studies on algorithm-based managements. Particular attention will be paid to reports discussing technological integrations into the treatment of these patients. Additionally, we will accept papers on radiographic diagnosis, triage, operative and nonoperative management, and long-term outcomes.

We request that you submit only unpublished works to this Special Issue.

Should you have any queries, do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.

We look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Dr. Andrew J. Kobets
Prof. Dr. Alan R. Cohen
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Children is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • skull fracture
  • subdural hematoma
  • epidural hematoma
  • cerebral contusion
  • concussion
  • arterial dissection
  • seizures
  • functional outcomes
  • emergency room triage

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Systematic Review
Clinical Features and Management of Skull Base Fractures in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review
by Geena Jung, Jorden Xavier, Hailey Reisert, Matthew Goynatsky, Margaret Keymakh, Emery Buckner-Wolfson, Timothy Kim, Ryan Fatemi, Seyed Ahmad Naseri Alavi, Andres Pasuizaca, Pushti Shah, Genesis Liriano and Andrew J. Kobets
Children 2024, 11(5), 564; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11050564 - 8 May 2024
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Pediatric basilar skull fractures (BSFs) are a rare type of traumatic head injury that can cause debilitating complications without prompt treatment. Here, we sought to review the literature and characterize the clinical features, management, and outcomes of pediatric BSFs. We identified 21 relevant [...] Read more.
Pediatric basilar skull fractures (BSFs) are a rare type of traumatic head injury that can cause debilitating complications without prompt treatment. Here, we sought to review the literature and characterize the clinical features, management, and outcomes of pediatric BSFs. We identified 21 relevant studies, excluding reviews, meta-analyses, and non-English articles. The incidence of pediatric BSFs ranged from 0.0001% to 7.3%, with falls from multi-level heights and traffic accidents being the primary causes (9/21). The median presentation age ranged from 3.2 to 12.8 years, and the mean age of patients across all studies was 8.68 years. Up to 55% of pediatric BSFs presented with intracranial hematoma/hemorrhage, along with pneumocephalus and edema. Cranial nerve palsies were a common complication (9/21), with the facial nerve injured most frequently (7/21). While delayed cranial nerve palsy was reported in a few studies (4/21), most resolved within three months post-admission. Other complications included CSF leaks (10/21) and meningitis (4/21). Management included IV fluids, antiemetics, and surgery (8/21) to treat the fracture directly, address a CSF leak, or achieve cranial nerve compression. Despite their rarity, pediatric skull base fractures are associated with clinical complications, including CSF leaks and cranial nerve palsies. Given that some of these complications may be delayed, patient education is critical. Full article
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