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Intracranial Hematomas

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Head Injuries in the Newborn and Infant

Part of the book series: Principles of Pediatric Neurosurgery ((PRINCPEDIATR))

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The nature and distribution of intracranial hematomas in children under 2 years of age are presented, with special attention being given to comparing our observations with those already published. Pathogenesis and symptomatology are described and correlated with clinical management so as to indicate appropriate and timely treatment.

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  1. Maurice Choux
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Editors and Affiliations

  1. Division of Pediatric Neurology, Chidren’s Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, 606014, USA

    Anthony J. Raimondi M.D.

  2. Hôpital des Infantes de la Timone, Rue Saint Pierre, 13005, Marseille, France

    Maurice Choux M.D.

  3. Instituto di Neurochirurgia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy

    Concezio Di Rocco M.D.

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Choux, M., Lena, G., Genitori, L. (1986). Intracranial Hematomas. In: Raimondi, A.J., Choux, M., Di Rocco, C. (eds) Head Injuries in the Newborn and Infant. Principles of Pediatric Neurosurgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7183-4_14

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