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Case Reports
. 2020 Mar 5:26:100295.
doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2020.100295. eCollection 2020 Apr.

Acute subdural hematoma in an elite-level rugby union player

Taylor J Bates  1 , Paul Lee  2 , Tayt M Ellison  1 , Jason S Ahuero  3 , Matthew R Schmitz  1
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Acute subdural hematoma in an elite-level rugby union player

Taylor J Bates et al. Trauma Case Rep. .

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Abstract

Acute subdural hematoma is a rare but potentially fatal medical condition in athletes. This condition has been reported in both contact and non-contact sports. Patients who survive an acute subdural hematoma typically have lifelong deficits and require extensive rehabilitation. Prompt recognition of this condition and access to a hospital with an available neurosurgeon is critical. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a subdural hematoma in an elite-level rugby player.

Keywords: Acute subdural hematoma; Athletes; Head trauma; Rugby.

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Figs. 1 & 2
Pre-operative imaging of our patient upon presentation showing a crescent-shaped extra-axial fluid collection. There is approximately 10 mm of midline shift, cerebral swelling, and effacement of the lateral ventricles.
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