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Contralateral extradural hematoma following decompressive craniectomy for acute subdural hematoma (the value of intracranial pressure monitoring): a case report

Authors: Lucas Crociati Meguins, Gustavo Botelho Sampaio, Eduardo Cintra Abib, Rodrigo Antônio Rocha da Cruz Adry, Richam Faissal El Hossain Ellakkis, Filipe Webb Josephson Ribeiro, Ângelo Luiz Maset, Dionei Freitas de Morais

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Introduction

Decompressive surgery for acute subdural hematoma leading to contralateral extradural hematoma is an uncommon event with only few cases previously reported in the English medical literature.

Case presentation

The present study describes the case of a 39-year-old White Brazilian man who had a motorcycle accident; he underwent decompressive craniectomy for the treatment of acute subdural hematoma and evolved contralateral extradural hematoma following surgery.

Conclusion

The present case highlights the importance of close monitoring of the intracranial pressure of severe traumatic brain injury, even after decompressive procedures, because of the possible development of contralateral extradural hematoma.

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Title: Contralateral extradural hematoma following decompressive craniectomy for acute subdural hematoma (the value of intracranial pressure monitoring): a case report
Authors: Lucas Crociati Meguins
Gustavo Botelho Sampaio
Eduardo Cintra Abib
Rodrigo Antônio Rocha da Cruz Adry
Richam Faissal El Hossain Ellakkis
Filipe Webb Josephson Ribeiro
Ângelo Luiz Maset
Dionei Freitas de Morais
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-8-153

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Contralateral extradural hematoma following decompressive craniectomy for acute subdural hematoma (the value of intracranial pressure monitoring): a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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