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Formulating a management plan in a patient with TBC is often more difficult than in a patient with a major intracranial hematoma.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nMethods: <\/jats:title>\nA prospective observational study with aims and objectives to identify predictors of an unfavorable outcome, analysis of the evolution of TBC, evaluation of the specific indications for surgery, and determination of the prognosis. All head trauma patients harboring bifrontal contusions were included in the study. Patients with other associated operable injuries involving blunt trauma abdomen and orthopedic injuries, counter-coupe injuries, and obvious open fractures noted over calvaria were excluded from the study. Glasgow coma scale (GCS) was recorded during the first assessment, followed by non-contrast computerized tomography (NCCT) Head.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nResults: <\/jats:title>\nA total of 53 patients satisfying inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. The average GCS score recorded before surgical intervention was 9. The mean and median best motor response noted was M5. The interval from the time of injury to the first NCCT of the brain at the study hospital ranged from 3 h to 163 h, averaging 17.66 h. The median category w.r.t Marshall\u2019s CT classification observed was \u201cDiffuse Injury IV<\/jats:italic>.\u201d The volume of the contusions in each scan was estimated, and the average anterior cranial fossa volume observed was 125 mL. \u201cUpfront surgery<\/jats:italic>\u201d (\u201cBifrontal decompressive craniectomy<\/jats:italic>\u201d or \u201cunilateral Fronto-Temporo-Parietal<\/jats:italic> [FTP<\/jats:italic>] decompressive hemicraniectomy<\/jats:italic>\u201d) was carried out on the day of admission based on the findings on the first NCCT brain. About 49% of patients at presentation needed surgical intervention as per existing protocols. The duration of observation for patients who were initially observed but eventually had to undergo surgery ranged from 1 to 5 days, with an average observation period of 2 days. The duration of observation in those who did not subsequently need surgery ranged from 7 to 10 days, with an average duration of 9 days.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nConclusion: <\/jats:title>\nWhat leads to the poorly predictable, delayed, and rapid deterioration that sets TBCs apart from other traumatic brain injuries is still unclear. Our study finds that having a low threshold for repeat CT imaging of the patient led to earlier identification of progression, and a low threshold for surgical intervention led to favorable outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.25259\/sni_754_2023","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,12,22]],"date-time":"2023-12-22T11:12:02Z","timestamp":1703243522000},"page":"438","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.25259\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":4,"title":["Factors determining the requirement of surgical intervention and prognosis in cases of traumatic bifrontal contusions: A prospective observational study"],"prefix":"10.25259","volume":"14","author":[{"given":"Raj","family":"Ratan","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Neurosurgery, Army Hospital Research and Referral, 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