A parietal bone fracture with subgaleal and subdural hemorrhage in association with vacuum extraction delivery

Abstract

Key Clinical Message A neonatal parietal bone fracture was complicated by subgaleal and subdural hematomas after a vacuum extraction delivery. Low‐dose computer tomography visualized a comminuted skull fracture. Close observation of infants delivered by vacuum extraction, conservative management after a skull fracture, and further studies on vacuum traction monitoring are warranted.

Keywords

• comminuted fracture
• hematoma
• neonate
• vacuum extraction