The danger of an ultra-early computed tomographic scan in a patient with an evolving acute epidural hematoma.
A case of an acute traumatic epidural hematoma that developed after an ultra-early computed tomographic scan of the head is discussed. Serial neurological examinations in patients with head injuries are recommended.
Smith
H K
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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson.
Miller
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JD
D000328:Adult; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed