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  • Title: Contralateral extradural hematoma following decompressive craniectomy for acute subdural hematoma (the value of intracranial pressure monitoring): a case report.
    Author: Meguins LC, Sampaio GB, Abib EC, Adry RA, Ellakkis RF, Ribeiro FW, Maset ÂL, de Morais DF.
    Journal: J Med Case Rep; 2014 May 16; 8():153. PubMed ID: 24886310.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Decompressive surgery for acute subdural hematoma leading to contralateral extradural hematoma is an uncommon event with only few cases previously reported in the English medical literature. CASE PRESENTATION: The present study describes the case of a 39-year-old White Brazilian man who had a motorcycle accident; he underwent decompressive craniectomy for the treatment of acute subdural hematoma and evolved contralateral extradural hematoma following surgery. CONCLUSION: The present case highlights the importance of close monitoring of the intracranial pressure of severe traumatic brain injury, even after decompressive procedures, because of the possible development of contralateral extradural hematoma.
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