[Effect of epidural drainage and dural tenting suture on epidural hematoma in 145 cases of craniotomy].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy of dural tenting suture and epidural drainage in craniotomy.


METHODS
In 145 cases of intracranial lesions, dural tenting suture and epidural drainage were performed to prevent epidural hematoma.


RESULTS
Postoperative computed tomography (CT) showed no epidural hematoma required surgery in both groups.


CONCLUSIONS
Both dural tenting suture and epidural drainage are effective in preventing epidural hematoma. Hemostasis is the key step. Dural tenting suture without epidural drainage relieves psychological stress. It decreases the risk of intracranial infection and avoids some unusual complications.
Zhao
Jie
J
Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China.
Liu
Zhixiong
Z
Liu
Yunsheng
Y
Liu
Jinfang
J
Fang
Wenhua
W
Rao
Yihua
Y
Yang
Liang
L
Yuan
Xianrui
X
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D055815:Young Adult