Extradural haematoma in the Irish Republic: An analysis of 82 cases with emphasis on 'delay'

O'Sullivan, M. G. J., Gray, William Peter and Buckley, T. F. 1990. Extradural haematoma in the Irish Republic: An analysis of 82 cases with emphasis on 'delay'. British Journal of Surgery 77 (12) , pp. 1391-1394. 10.1002/bjs.1800771223

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Abstract

Eighty-two cases of extradural haematoma were analysed to elucidate the factors contributing to delay in treatment and poor outcome. The majority of cases occurred in the first three decades of life with falls being the commonest aetiological factor. Five distinct modes of presentation are described. Excessive delay occurred in recognizing the condition and in subsequent transfer of patients. This resulted in many patients being operated on while in coma. Associated intracranial and extracranial injury occurred in a significant number of cases. Recommendations for the management of these patients are outlined.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics (CNGG) Medicine
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell
ISSN:	0007-1323
Last Modified:	13 Sep 2024 01:11
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/81061

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