title: Temporal bone fractures.
abstract: Temporal bone fractures represent a frequent source of morbidity and are often associated with fatal injuries in the head trauma patient. The initial care of these patients may be the responsibility of the emergency room physician or the neurosurgeon. The treatment of temporal bone fractures is often postponed because more pressing injuries may exist. However, it should be stressed that an otolaryngologist be consulted as soon as feasible because future rehabilitation is dependent on the initial examination.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Gianoli
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Amedee
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000293:injuries*