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September 10, 2025Surgical Neurology International

Management of asymptomatic superior sagittal sinus compression in depressed frontal fracture: A rare case report

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YTYamama TawashiAOAya ObaidinMAMulham Alkassem

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Overview

Case report discusses management of depressed skull fracture compressing the superior sagittal sinus, highlighting surgical challenges.

Key Points

  • A patient with a depressed frontal fracture presented with compressing bone fragment over the superior sagittal sinus.
  • Surgical intervention involved repair and removal of the compressing fragment, with successful outcomes after follow-up.
  • Computed tomography imaging revealed no signs of sinus obstruction despite the fracture's proximity to major vascular structures.
  • Challenges in managing such fractures include risks of vascular injury and potential complications requiring multidisciplinary collaboration.

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Tawashi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c192579b7b07f3a0616cfahttps://doi.org/10.25259/sni_163_2025
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