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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1993;22(1): 129-132. |
Acute Expanding Venous Extradural Hematoma: Pitfall of Early Brain CT Scan. |
Jowa Hyuk Ihm |
Department of Neurosurgery, Daejeon Sungsim Hospital, Daejeon, Korea. |
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ABSTRACT |
A case of a acute expanding venous extradural hematoma was treated. Initial CT scan was favorable, but delayed bleeding & its expansion was developed. The bleeding points were left transverse sinus and superior petrosal sinus. Serial neurologic examination & serial CT scan in patients with head injuries are recommended. |
Key Words:
Venous extradural hematoma; Delayed bleeding & expansion; Serial CT scan; Head injury |
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