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Traumatic Brain Injuries
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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.
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.
References
- Greenberg MS. Handbook of Neurosurgery. 10th ed. Thieme; 2023.
- Winn HR, ed. Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2011.
- Quiñones-Hinojosa A, ed. Schmidek and Sweet Operative Neurosurgical Techniques. 7th ed. Elsevier; 2021.
This content is for informational purposes and based on academic sources; consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
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