Kranio-cerebralne povrede i njihove komplikacije

The medical monograph Kraniocerebralne povrede (Craniocerebral Injuries) by the eminent surgeon and professor Dr. Bogosav Dragojević, published in 1968, stands as a seminal work in Yugoslav neurosurgery and traumatology of its era. The book was the product of the author's decades of clinical and surgical experience in managing the most severe head and brain injuries. The text provides a detailed overview of the entire pathology of craniocerebral injuries—ranging from skull fractures (involving both the calvaria and the base) to compressive injuries and contusions of the brain tissue. The author systematically outlines injury classifications, the pathophysiological mechanisms behind hemorrhages (epidural, subdural, and intracerebral hematomas), and the clinical presentation of concussion and brain contusion. Special emphasis is placed on emergency diagnostics, indications for surgical intervention, craniotomy techniques, and the prevention and treatment of post-traumatic cerebral edema and infections. Written in a clear style and featuring a wealth of clinical examples and practical guidelines for surgeons, anesthesiologists, and emergency medicine physicians, Dr. Dragojević’s 1968 monograph was an essential resource for medical specialization and daily clinical practice in the care of critically ill patients.