Air in acute Extradural Hematoma: management and outcome analysis
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Extradural hematoma with air bubbles has been described in literature. However the significance of it needs special attention with respect to prognosis. We report five case of extradural hematoma with air bubble and its management along with pertinent literature is reviewed briefly.
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