title: Development of contralateral extradural hematomas after evacuation of primary one.
abstract: The occurrence of bilateral extradural hematomas (EDH) is an uncommon consequence of closed head injuries. Incidence of bilateral EDH has been reported in various studies ranging from 2 to 25%. Bilateral EDH may develop simultaneously or second EDH develops few hours after first one. Development of second EDH after evacuation of primary one is rarely seen. We are reporting one such case. Awareness of this entity is required to detect such cases as timely intervention gives an excellent result like an acute EDH.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Orissa, India.
authors.forename: Satya Bhusan
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Senapati
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Orissa, India.
authors.forename: Souvagya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Panigrahi
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Orissa, India.
authors.forename: Sudhansu Sekhar
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Mishra
keywords: Delayed extradural hematomas