Management and outcomes of fractures over cranial venous sinuses: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Fractures over venous sinuses (FOVSs) are associated with difficulties in diagnosis and treatment resulting in a high level of morbidity and mortality. Despite its importance, there are limited aggregate data to guide the management of these fractures ultimately inflicting a major callenge to neurosurgeons. This protocol describes the methodology of a scoping review that aims to synthesise contemporary evidence on the management and outcomes of FOVSs.

Methods and analysis

The proposed study will be conducted in accordance with the Arksey and O'Malley's framework for scoping reviews. The research question, eligibility criteria and search strategy were developed based on the population, intervention, comparator and outcome strategy. The following electronic biblio

SUBMITTER: Takoutsing B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12458831 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature