Delayed contralateral epidural hematoma after decompressive craniectomy for a traumatic acute subdural hematoma
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Contralateral acute epidural hematoma after decompressive surgery of acute subdural hematoma: clinical features and outcome.
BACKGROUND Delayed contralateral epidural hematoma (EDH) after decompressive surgery for acute subdural hematoma (SDH) is uncommon. If unrecognized, this delayed hematoma can cause devastating consequences. We present our experience with this group of patients and discuss the diagnosis and management of this dangerous condition. METHODS This study included 12 traumatic patients with acute SDH...
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عنوان ژورنال: Formosan Journal of Surgery
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1682-606X
DOI: 10.1016/j.fjs.2015.08.008