Table 3a.
Distribution of the head, face, and neck injuries (n=1145/2650) noted in 2466 patients included in the study
| Body site | Nature of injury | n (%) | Remarks | Final outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head (n = 1000; 37.7%) | Cerebral contusion | 262 (9.8) | 172 multiple | 2 died |
| Extradural hemorrhage | 142 (5.3) | 98 large (EDH) | All improved | |
| Subdural hemorrhage | 90 (3.3) | 42 large (SDH) | All improved | |
| Subarachnoid hemorrhage | 49 (1.8) | Massive hemorrhage in 3 | All improved | |
| Diffuse axonal injury | 301 (11.3) | 6 died | ||
| Intracerebral hemorrhage | 87 (3.2) | All 3 died | ||
| Fracture skull | 69 (2.6) | All improved | ||
| Face (n = 115; 4.3%) | Fracture mandible | 24 (0.9) | Fixed with plate | } All improved |
| Maxillofacial injury | 31 (1.1) | Fixed with plate | ||
| Fracture maxilla | 32 (1.2) | Fixed with plate | ||
| Fracture orbital cavity | 28 (1.0) | Fixed with plate | ||
| Neck (n = 30; 1.1%) | Cervical spine injury with no deficit | 19 (0.7) | Fixed with plate | Improved |
| Cervical spine injury with quadriplegia | 21 (0.7) | Fixed with plate | Discharged in quadriplegic state |
EDH: Extradural hematoma, SDH: Subdural hematoma