Traumatic posterior fossa extradural hematomas.
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.
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Neurosurgical Clinic, University of Genova.
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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