Analysis and Clinical Importance of Skull Base Fractures in Adult Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

BSF is rare in victims of HI. It is more common in young adult males. ACF fractures are most common in our setup. Clinical signs of BSF are supportive but not definitive; high resolution computed tomography head is gold standard to detect BSF. CSF leak is rare and most of the cases can be managed conservatively. Leak persisting more than 7-10 days has high risk of developing meningitis and likely to need surgical intervention.