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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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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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