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How dangerous is a double fracture to the skull??


Sent to Health Experts October 23, 2006 11:24 p.m.
My sister fell down her stairs on Saturday at 11 am she has a double fracture to her skull. Bleeding around fracture has stopped but we are told she is not in the clear.

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October 23, 2006 11:29 p.m. (5 minutes and 31 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark

Hi Rosemarie--so SORRY to hear about your sister; I'm happy to help, but have a few questions:

-How was Diagnosis made (plain xrays; CT scan; or MRI)?

-What EXACT part of the skull is fracture at?

-Is there bleeding INTO the brain recesses (e.g.- 'subdural hematoma')?

-How is her MENTAL Status right now (eg. alert? comatose? near-comatose? etc)?

-Have doctors discussed surgery (i.e. to remove internal bleed or clots) as a treatmt option?



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Sent October 24, 2006 12:01 a.m. (31 minutes and 11 seconds later)
1. CT scan every 5 hours apart

2. fracture back of her head

3. yes bleeding from one of her large arteries

4. said surgery only if emergency as she could hemrage
5. Doc. said she will probably stay in hospital up to 2 wks. and will be unbalanced.(permanent)
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October 24, 2006 12:12 a.m. (11 minutes and 26 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Hi--thanks for reply.

It sounds as if your sister has the Dx of:

Intracerebral Hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain)--caused by the fall and resulting skull fracture. Here's a weblink w/ more info on it:

http://www.healthsquare.com/mc/fgmc9007.htm

As the article implies, this is a VERY serious condition, with a significant morbidity & mortality rate (I can't quote % figures, because that would depend on ALL the medical details & specifics of her case). Needless to say, her condition should be thought of as:

Very Serious and Guarded Condition

But, BY the END of this week, you should have a good idea of what her long-term Prognosis & Condition will be like...I'm sure her doctors will keep in close contact w/ you & the family.

I'm praying (with you) that she PULLS through with the BEST possible outcome.

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Best regards, --Dr. Steve



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Sent October 24, 2006 12:25 a.m. (12 minutes and 45 seconds later)
she is very cohearant not comatose thank god!!
She has a black eye and fat lip. From the fall.
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October 24, 2006 12:33 a.m. (7 minutes and 58 seconds later)
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