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Subdural Haematoma

Contributor: Dr. Chris Ekong

  Subdural Haematoma:

     Subdural Haematomais a blood clot under the covering of the brain but outside the brain substance. Usually follows brain injury.

     Acute Subdural Haematoma is when the blood clot occurs within hours or days of the brain injury. Surgery may be required to remove the blood clot and relieve the pressure on the brain.

CT Scans
CT scan of brain of an 83 year old man 4 months before fall. No blood clot.
CT scan of brain showing blood clot on both sides of the brain. This patient was treated with "Burr Holes" to remove the blood clot.

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