Skull fractures are unsuspected on clinical grounds hence require X-ray and hospital admission. CT scan of head should be the first line of investigation in cases of head injuries. However, where CT facilities are not available, we still recommend X-ray skull because we found a significant correlation between fracture skull and underlying intracranial lesion. In absence of investigation facilities, careful clinical evaluation of patient is the best predictor of future complications.
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