Saurabh Pathak

Abstract

Encephalocele is a type of Neural tube defect. Encephaloceles are rare but giant encephaloceles are very rare. Giant encephalocele means that encephalocele size is greater than maximum head circumference. It may contain cerebrospinal fluid (csf), meninges, brain and venous sinuses. These cases are challenging to Neurosurgeon, Neuro anaesthetiest, neuro radiologist and Nursing care staff. In our retrospective study we analyzed occipito-suboccipital neonatal giant encephalocele and review the Literature. Keywords: Giant encephalocele, Head-circumference, Neural tube defect, Neonate Occipito–suboccipital region.

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Abstract

Head injury is a major public health problem with higher morbidity and mortality in young people and continues to be one of the most common clinical problems treated by neurosurgeon. In 1973 Hounsfield introduced computerized scanning of head. Invention of CT scan was a major breakthrough in management of head trauma patients. This technique involved no hazards or discomfort for the patient, and structural disease processes affecting the brain were identified with a clarity exceeding traditional methods. Neuroradiologic practice was transformed overnight and Hounsfield was subsequently awarded the Noble prize for medicine. Keywords: Head injury, Computed tomography (C.T Scan), Health problem.

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