Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

The Korean Neurosurgical Society (대한신경외과학회)
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Neonatal Cephalohematoma and Epidural Hematoma by Birth Trauma

  • Chung, Seok-Won (Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital) ;
  • Park, Seong-Hyun (Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital) ;
  • Hwang, Sung-Kyoo (Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital)
  • Published : 2006.06.30
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Abstract

Cephalohematoma with epidural hematoma[EDH] is a known complication of birth trauma and is usually best managed by observation only. However, this complication may jeopardize a neonatal life because of cranial compromise and hemodynamic instability. It should also be recognized that surgical intervention confers undoubted benefits on patients in some cases. We report a case of massive EDH with cephalohematoma and linear skull fracture, successfully treated with a craniotomy and evacuation of the hematoma.

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