Doç. Dr. Özgür AKŞAN
Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi
What is this Condition?
An epidural hematoma is a collection of blood between the skull bone and the dura mater. It usually occurs due to middle meningeal artery injury following head trauma. Classically, there is brief loss of consciousness after trauma, followed by a lucid interval, then rapid deterioration. Emergency surgical intervention is life-saving.
Symptoms
Severe headache
Loss of consciousness
Nausea and vomiting
Pupil dilation on one side
Weakness on the opposite side
Seizures
Diagnosis Methods
Emergency brain CT shows a biconvex (lens-shaped) hyperdense lesion which is typical.
Treatment Methods
Emergency craniotomy for hematoma evacuation and control of bleeding vessel is required.
Emergency Craniotomy
Hematoma Evacuation
Bleeding Control
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
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