title: Split calvarial fracture: A rare cause of hypovolemic shock in an infant.
abstract: The present report describes a rare type split fracture of a calvarial bone, causing hypovolemic shock in an infant. The infant responded well to resuscitative measures. The authors discuss the possible mechanisms behind such a calvarial fracture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mohindra
keywords: Infant; shock; split calvarial fracture