Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage following evacuation of chronic subdural hematomas.
Spontaneous intracerebral haematoma (ICH) is an extremely unusual complication following the evacuation of a chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH). Good outcome is expected after the drainage of the CSDH and neurological deterioration is a cause for serious concern. Authors report three cases of spontaneous ICH away from the site of surgery following evacuation of a CSDH with a review of literature. Changes in cortical blood flow following decompression of a long standing CSDH may be responsible for the ICH.
Sousa
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Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe green Lane, Preston PR2 9HT, UK. jsousa@doctors.org.uk
Golash
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Vaz
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Chaudhary
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D000368:Aged; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020200:Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications