Growing skull fracture of the orbital roof - Report of two cases and review of the literature


MENKU A., Koc R. K., TUCER B., KURTSOY A., AKDEMIR H.

NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW, vol.27, no.2, pp.133-136, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10143-003-0311-8
  • Journal Name: NEUROSURGICAL REVIEW
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.133-136
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this report, the authors describe two cases of growing fracture of the orbital roof. The aim is to draw attention to this rare complication and discuss the role of three-dimensional computed tomography in radiological findings and surgical planning. Relevant literature is also reviewed.