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. 2013;4(12):1149-52.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.10.011. Epub 2013 Nov 7.

Craniofacial trauma and double epidural hematomas from horse training

Aaron D Baugh  1 , Reginald F Baugh, Joseph N Atallah, Daniel Gaudin, Mallory Williams
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Craniofacial trauma and double epidural hematomas from horse training

Aaron D Baugh et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2013.

Abstract

Introduction: A case of complex poly-trauma requiring multi-service management of rare, diagnoses is reviewed.

Presentation of case: A healthy 20 year old female suffered double epidural hematoma, base of, skull fracture, traumatic cranial nerve X palsy, benign positional paroxysmal vertigo and supraorbital, neuralgia following equestrian injury.

Discussion: Epidemiology, differential diagnosis, and principles of management for each condition, are reviewed.

Conclusion: Coordinated trauma care is well suited to address the complex poly trauma following, equestrian injury.

Keywords: Arytenoid subluxation; Double epidural hematoma; Equestrian; Supraorbital neuralgia; Temporal bone fracture; Traumatic cranial nerve, Palsy.

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Left temporal bone fracture, pneumocephalus and left-sided epidural hematoma.
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Left parietal skull fracture with second of two left-sided epidural hematomas, pneumocephalus and overlying scalp contusion.
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Fracture through the external auditory canal anterior and posterior walls.
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