Extradural haemorrhage--a hazard of ventricular drainage.
Three cases of extradural haematoma during ventricular drainage are reported and the relevant literature has been reviewed. Aetiology, diagnosis, and management are discussed. Defective blood clotting is mentioned as a possible precipitating factor.
D000328:Adult; D002528:Cerebellar Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002551:Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014695:Cerebral Ventriculography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male