British journal of neurosurgery
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Review Case Reports
Decompressive surgery for acute subdural haematoma leading to contralateral extradural haematoma: a report of two cases and review of literature.
Development of a contralateral epidural haematoma during or immediately after cranial surgery is a well-described entity. However, in a case of acute subdural haematoma where the brain is usually tense, postoperative development of contralateral extradural haematoma is uncommon. ⋯ We recommend routine postoperative CT immediately after cranial surgery for head trauma. This would help in timely detection and treatment of such a complication.