Management of subdural effusion and hydrocephalus following decompressive craniectomy for posttraumatic cerebral infarction in a patient with traumatic brain injury: a case report

Management of subdural effusion and hydrocephalus following decompressive craniectomy for posttraumatic cerebral infarction in a patient with traumatic brain injury: a case report

Abstract Background Subdural effusion with hydrocephalus (SDEH) is a rare complication of traumatic brain injury, especially following decompressive craniectomy (DC) for posttraumatic cerebral infarction. The diagnosis and treatment are still difficult and controversial for neurosurgeons. Case prese...

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Main Authors: Ruhong Wu, Yun Ye, Tao Ma, Geng Jia, Huaping Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Decompressive craniectomy
Hydrocephalus
Posttraumatic cerebral infarction
Subdural effusion
Subdural effusion with hydrocephalus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-019-0489-5

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