Temporal Bone Fractures and its Classification: Retrospective Study of Incidence, Causes, Clinical Features, Complications and Outcome
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Temporal bone fracture is usually associated with high energy head injury and can cause potentially severe complications. Immediate detection of temporal bone fracture and its complications helps in providing early and effective treatment, which if left untreated can have drastic consequences. Aim: The main objective of the study is to document the frequency and most prevalent type of temporal bone fracture, co-existing complications and to establish association between them. Materials and Methods: One year (2015-2016) retrospective study of head injured patients presented to the Emergency Department, Mysore Medical College And Research Institute was conducted. Age and gender distribution, cause of injury, radiological findings, otorhinolaryngological clinical presentations and treatment given were analyzed. The results were tabulated and were evaluated by Microsoft Excel 2013. Results: Out of 1450 patients evaluated for head injury 154 patients were positive for temporal bone fracture. Incidence of the study was 10.6%. Majority of the patients were male (66.2%) and were between 30 to 40 years (50.1%). The major cause of injury was motor vehicle accidents (84.48%). Right side was involved (58.4%) more than the left side (41.5%). Most common clinical presentation was otorrhea 68.8%, followed by otalgia (35.04%) and otorhinorrhea (24.67%). Longitudinal type fracture was most frequent 56.25%. Otic capsule involvement was present in 35.93%. Most of the fractures were managed conservatively whereas surgery was required in 12 patients (7.7%). Conclusion: Temporal bone fractures were frequently associated with severe traumatic brain injury leading to serious long term morbidity and sequelae. CT-scan is of utmost importance in detection of fractures and its complications.
Authors and Affiliations
UMAMAHESHWARI BASAVARAJU, SAMATHA KEMPAHALLI JAYARAMAIAH, RASHMI ULAVAPPA TURaMARI, VIJAY PRAKASH, SHRUTI MANKANI
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- EP ID EP369947
- DOI 10.7860/IJARS/2017/31507:2336
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