Objective: The use of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) for the treatment of hydrocephalus in the setting of aqueductal stenosis has been well established. There have been many demonstrated complications of this procedure, but epidural hematomas have rarely been reported in the literature. Case description: The authors report a case of a 16-year-old female with aqueductal stenosis, who und...

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...

Klíčová slova impresivní fraktura – epidurální hematom – komplikace – uchycení hlavy – bod Abstract The standard three or four-point pin fixation systems immobilizing the head are common procedure for intracranial surgery. Intraoperative epidural hematoma complicated with depressed skull fracture resulting from pin headrest is a rare but devastating complication. Early diagnosis via computed to...

AIM To study the clinical value and efficacy of computerized tomography (CT)-monitored microinvasive craniopuncture for traumatic epidural hematoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty-three cases of traumatic epidural hematoma patients were selected at our hospital. YL-1-type disposable intracranial hematoma smash needle puncture and drainage of hematoma were used under CT monitoring and urokinase w...

rare clinical entity and the majority of these conditions are thought to result from rupture of the epidural vascular network. Hemorrhagic lumbar synovial cysts (1) and a hematoma occurring from the ligamentum flavum (2) or from a lumbar facet joint (3) have been reported as rare types of epidural hematoma. We report here on the radiologic and surgical findings of a case of chronic nontraumatic...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Contrast extravasation within spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage is a well-described predictor of hematoma growth, poor clinical outcome, and mortality. The purpose of this study was to assess the prognostic value of contrast extravasation in acute traumatic intracranial hematomas. MATERIALS AND METHODS In our institution, CTA (including PCCT) is the primary screening ...

*Corresponding author: Yutaka Shigemori, Department of Neurosurgery, National Hospital Organization Fukuoka–Higashi Medical Center, Japan Tel: +81-92-943-3195; Fax +81-92-943-8775 E-mail: [email protected] Citation: Miki K, Shigemori Y, OshiroS, YasudaM, Inoue T (2016) Bilateral Acute Traumatic Epidural Hematoma Due to Coup and Contrecoup Head Injury: a Case Report and Review of the Litera...

 Preparing to manage weapons of mass destruction events challenges emergency services systems neighboring Syria every day. Understanding injury from explosives is essential for all providers of emergency care in both civilian and military settings. In this case, the authors present a 22-year-old man who was admitted to the emergency department with displaced skull fracture, epidural hemorrhage ...

Symptomatic spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma(SSEH) is an uncommon cause of cord compression that commonly is considered as an indication for emergent surgical decompression. We aimed to investigate a patient with a SSEH that completely resolved clinically and radiographically, without surgical treatment. The patient presented three days after the sudden onset of back pain, numbness, and wea...