[Epidural haematoma due to an headrest in an adult].
A head fixation device with pins is commonly used for immobilization of the patients during neurosurgical procedures. Despite its appropriate management, it may be the cause of some serious complications such as skull perforation and intracranial injuries.We report the case of a 19-years-old young admitted for a endoscopic third ventriculostomy who developed an epidural haematoma due to the penetration of the skull by a pin.
Serramito-García
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R
Servicio de Neurocirugía, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, Departamento de Cirugía, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. ramonserramito@yahoo.es
Arcos-Algaba
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A
Santín-Amo
J M
JM
García-Allut
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A
Bandín-Diéguez
F J
FJ
Gelabert-González
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M
D020197:Head Injuries, Penetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D044583:Neuroendoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D055815:Young Adult