Background: Traumatic dural sinus injuries following penetrating brain injury are rare but are often associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The management of significant defects is operative and can be challenging. In modern civilian practice, patients with these injuries typically receive extensive preoperative investigation and advanced perioperative monitoring.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for a significant amount of death and disability worldwide and the majority of this burden affects individuals in low-and-middle income countries. Despite this, considerable geographical differences have been reported in the care of TBI patients. On this background, we aim to provide a comprehensive international picture of the epidemiological characteristics, management and outcomes of patients undergoing emergency surgery for traumatic brain injury (TBI) worldwide.
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