J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2022 May;65(3):348-353. 10.3340/jkns.2021.0280.

Pediatric Minor Traumatic Brain Injury : Growing Skull Fracture, Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage, Concussion

• Choi JI
• Kim SD

• KMID: 2529578
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2021.0280

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health issue that causes significant morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Pediatric minor TBIs are the most common and are widely underreported because not all patients seek medical attention. The specific management of these patients is distinct from that of adult patients because of the different physiologies in these age groups. This article focuses on minor TBIs, particularly growing skull fractures, traumatic cerebrospinal fluid leakage, and concussion.

Keyword

Pediatrics; Traumatic brain injury; Growing skull fracture; Cerebrospinal fluid leak; Concussion