[Acute interhemispheric subdural hematomas].

Abstract

Three cases of acute interhemispheric subdural hematomas, one of which bilateral, are reported. These are secondary to cranial traumatism and/or to treatment by anticoagulants and have stereotyped clinical signs. Following a lucid period, intracranial hypertension appears, then a sudden predominantly crural hemiparesis or even paraplegia. The aspects shown by computerized tomography are characteristic. The literature and our experience suggest that the best treatment is complete evacuation of the hematoma by craniotomy performed before alteration of consciousness.

• Authors: F Woimant, C Thurel, F X Roux, F Cremer, H J Bertrand, M Haguenau, R Houdart, B Pépin
• Journal: Revue neurologique (Rev Neurol (Paris)) Vol. 139 Issue 4 Pg. 299-303 ( 1983) ISSN: 0035-3787 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Hématomes sous-duraux aigus interhémisphériques.
• PMID: 6612143 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Brain (pathology)
• Craniotomy
• Female
• Hematoma, Subdural (diagnosis, pathology, surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Prognosis
• Suction
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed