Temporal Bone Fractures in Children: A Review with Emphasis on Long-Term Sequelae

A 10-year retrospective study of pediatric basilar skull fractures identified 120 patients with temporal bone fractures, of which 92 had otolaryngologic and audiologic evaluations. The otologic data provide documentation of the nature, common physical findings, complications, and management of these...

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 1992-01, Vol.31 (1), p.12-18
Main Authors: McGuirt, William Frederick, Stool, Sylvan E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child, Preschool
Ent, stomatology, face, injuries. Foreign bodies. Diseases due to physical agents: otorhinolaryngology
Female
Hearing Loss, Conductive - etiology
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural - etiology
Hearing Tests
Humans
Infant
Male
Medical sciences
Prognosis
Retrospective Studies
Skull Fractures - complications
Skull Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Temporal Bone - diagnostic imaging
Temporal Bone - injuries
Time Factors
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Summary:A 10-year retrospective study of pediatric basilar skull fractures identified 120 patients with temporal bone fractures, of which 92 had otolaryngologic and audiologic evaluations. The otologic data provide documentation of the nature, common physical findings, complications, and management of these fractures. The prognosis of hearing impairment in children caused by temporal bone fractures is elucidated, as 76 of the 92 patients were available for long-term follow-up. Close interaction between involved services evaluating and treating pediatric trauma cases is mandatory for optimal patient outcome. A literature review of the presentation, complications, and management of pediatric temporal bone fractures is presented.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/000992289203100103