Conservative management of extradural haematomas.
The personal experiences with a series of 57 conservatively treated extradural haematomas (EDH) are presented and the criteria for conservative management outlined. Main preconditions are absence of neurological deficit, close clinical supervision and repeated CT check-ups.
Cucciniello
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Department of Neurosurgery, San Carlo Basilicata General Hospital, Potenza, Italy.
Martellotta
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Nigro
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Citro
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015600:Glasgow Coma Scale; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed