The Outcome of Various Methods of Surgical Reconstruction of Depressed Skull Fractures
Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Mar 11, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of April 29, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Depressed Fractures are of the commonest conditions seen in Head injuries; its incidence is unknown, but it is seen most commonly in Assault by hard objects and Road Traffic Accidents (8) and other high momentum collisions with the skull. Parietal bone is the most commonly fractured, followed by Temporal, Occipital and Frontal bones (1,8) They are classified mainly as Simple (Closed) or Compound (Open). Depressed fractures can be managed conservatively (2,3) but surgical intervention is needed if the depression is greater than calvarium thickness (1,2,8) or the fracture is over the Superior...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- 1. Inclusion criteria:
- • 1. Any patient of both sexes admitted to Trauma unit with total coverage of 1 year.
- • 2. Patients with Surgically indicated Depressed Skull Fractures
- 2. Exclusion criteria:
- • 1. Patients with congenital causes of depressed fractures 2. Patients with Old trauma (1 month or more). 3. Patients with Severe Polytrauma, and no evident Neurosurgical emergency. 3. Patients that need ICU/ CCU admission. 4. Patients with Expressed Fractures.
About Assiut University
Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Assiut, , Egypt
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported