A Successful Evacuation of Vertex Epidural Hematoma; A Case Report

Vertex epidural hematoma (VEH) is an uncommon presentation of all epidural hematomas and presents with a wide range of symptom and signs. Diagnosis as well as treatment of VEH is also difficult because of its location adjacent to superior sagittal sinus (SSS). A 43-year-old male visited our hospital...

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Published inDaehan oe'sang haghoeji Vol. 30; no. 3; pp. 98 - 102
Main Authors Kim, Jang Hun, Roh, Haewon, Kim, Jong-Hyun, Kwon, Taek-Hyun
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 대한외상학회 30.09.2017
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Epidural hematoma
Extra-axial hematoma
Vertex
Vertex
Epidural hematoma
Extra-axial hematoma
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Summary:Vertex epidural hematoma (VEH) is an uncommon presentation of all epidural hematomas and presents with a wide range of symptom and signs. Diagnosis as well as treatment of VEH is also difficult because of its location adjacent to superior sagittal sinus (SSS). A 43-year-old male visited our hospital after fall down and was diagnosed with VEH. While evaluating its location and patency of SSS, he was deteriorated and urgently underwent evacuation of VEH. Bilateral craniotomies on each side, leaving a central bony island to avoid bleeding of midline structure and provide an anchor for dural tack-ups. After the operation, VEH was totally removed and the patient has restored.
Bibliography:The Korean Society of Traumatology
KISTI1.1003/JNL.JAKO201731951959916
ISSN:1738-8767
2799-4317
2287-1683