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Case Reports
. 2014 May 16:8:153.
doi: 10.1186/1752-1947-8-153.

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

Lucas Crociati Meguins  1 , 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
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Contralateral extradural hematoma following decompressive craniectomy for acute subdural hematoma (the value of intracranial pressure monitoring): a case report

Lucas Crociati Meguins et al. J Med Case Rep. .

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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(A/B): Admission computed tomography showing right acute subdural hematoma.
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(A/B): Computed tomography following decompressive surgery showing contralateral extradural hematoma.
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Computed tomography following drainage of extradural hematoma.
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