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Split calvarial fracture: A rare cause of hypovolemic shock in an infant

The present report describes a rare type split fracture of a calvarial bone, causing hypovolemic shock in an infant. The infant responded well to resuscitative measures. The authors discuss the possible mechanisms behind such a calvarial fracture.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Mohindra, Sandeep
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4611900/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26557172
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1817-1745.165695
Descripción
Sumario:The present report describes a rare type split fracture of a calvarial bone, causing hypovolemic shock in an infant. The infant responded well to resuscitative measures. The authors discuss the possible mechanisms behind such a calvarial fracture.