Bifrontal epidural haematoma after shunt operation and posterior fossa exploration: report of a case with survival

Bifrontal epidural haematoma after shunt operation and posterior fossa exploration: report of a case with survival

A case of bifrontal epidural haematoma secondary to ventriculocardiac (Spitz-Holter) shunt operation and posterior fossa exploration is reported. The relevant literature has been reviewed. The diagnosis of this complication was made by CT scan.

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Veröffentlicht in:Neuroradiology 1980, Vol.19 (1), p.51-53
Hauptverfasser: Tjan, T G, Aarts, N J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Astrocytoma - complications
Astrocytoma - diagnostic imaging
Cerebellar Neoplasms - complications
Cerebellar Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts - adverse effects
Child
Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial - diagnostic imaging
Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial - etiology
Humans
Hydrocephalus - etiology
Hydrocephalus - surgery
Male
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:A case of bifrontal epidural haematoma secondary to ventriculocardiac (Spitz-Holter) shunt operation and posterior fossa exploration is reported. The relevant literature has been reviewed. The diagnosis of this complication was made by CT scan.
ISSN:0028-3940
1432-1920
DOI:10.1007/BF00369090