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Epidemiology of surgically managed traumatic brain injury patients

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Author Details : Bhavuk Kapoor, Mayank Kapoor, Parul Vaid*

Volume : 7, Issue : 4, Year : 2021

Article Page : 99-102

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijashnb.2021.026

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Abstract

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) constitutes a major health and socioeconomic problem throughout the world TBI is called the ‘silent epidemic’ because problems resulting from TBI are often not immediately visible and TBI patients are not very vociferous. Epidemiological studies of TBI are essential to the targeted prevention and effective treatment of brain-injured patients.
Epidemiology analysis of surgically managed traumatic brain injury patients was done.
Results: Mean age was 35.9 years. Males were more commonly (80%) involved than females (20%). In 57.5% of cases, falls were responsible for TBI and in 42.5% of cases, Road traffic accidents were responsible. Edh was the most common type of TBI in (50%). Chronic SDH occurred in 25% of cases. Acute SDH and Contusions were both seen in 13.75% of cases. Depressed fractures occurred in 6.25% of cases and ICH occurred in 1.25% of cases. Craniotomy was the most common (42%) surgical procedure performed, followed by burrhole drainage (22.5%). Decompressive craniectomy was done in 18.75% of cases and elevation of depressed fracture was performed in 6.25% of cases.
Conclusions: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) constitutes a major health and socioeconomic problem throughout the world. People of all ages are affected by it. Males are more commonly involved as compared to females. Timely hospitalisation and surgical management whenever indicated improves the survival.
 
Keywords: Traumatic Brain Injury, Epidemiology, Surgery in Traumatic Brain injury, Demography

How to cite : Kapoor B, Kapoor M, Vaid P, Epidemiology of surgically managed traumatic brain injury patients. IP Indian J Anat Surg Head Neck Brain 2021;7(4):99-102

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