title: Traumatic posterior fossa extradural hematomas.
abstract: 17 cases of operated Posterior Fossa Epidural Hematomas (PFEDH) of traumatic origin are reported. Clinical and neuroradiological findings are presented and discussed. Authors emphasize the importance of CT scan in determining a more precise diagnosis and the related improvement in the morbidity (13%) and mortality (12%) rates.
authors.affiliation: Neurosurgical Clinic, University of Genova.
authors.lastname: Rivano
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Borzone
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Altomonte
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Capuzzo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003388:Cranial Fossa, Posterior; D003399:Craniotomy; D005260:Female; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed