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British Journal of Neurosurgery Volume 19, 2005 - Issue 6
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Decompressive surgery for acute subdural haematoma leading to contralateral extradural haematoma: a report of two casesand review of literature

S. Mohindra Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Dr K. K. Mukherjee Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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R. Gupta Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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R. Chhabra Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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S. K. Gupta Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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V. K. Khosla Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Pages 490-494 | Received 06 May 2005, Accepted 18 Nov 2005, Published online: 06 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

Development of a contralateral epidural haematoma during or immediately after cranial surgery is a well-described entity. However, in a case of acute subdural haematoma where the brain is usually tense, postoperative development of contralateral extradural haematoma is uncommon. We report two cases of contralateral extradural haematoma after decompressive surgery for acute subdural haematoma. We recommend routine postoperative CT immediately after cranial surgery for head trauma. This would help in timely detection and treatment of such a complication.

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