Traumatic Cerebellar Hematoma: A Single Institute Experience
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background-Traumatic cerebellar hematoma(TCH)is rare, but they are important cause of morbidity and mortality. Method-Thisretrospective study was conducted over two years on patients of head injury at a tertiary care centerat Rajasthan(India). Result- A total of 3610 patients with head injury were admitted in 2 year study period in which 14(0.39%) patientswere with TCH.Out of 14 patients, GCS at time of admission of 9patients (64%) was ≥8 and that of 5 patients (36%) was <8.Patients with GCS ≥8 were initiallymanaged conservatively; of which 2 patients deteriorated in which CSF diversion procedure done.Out of 5 patients with GCS <8, two patients expired and 3 patients were operated(soboccipitalcraniectomy with evacuation of hematoma). Conclusion- TCH is a rare but life threatening condition. Management and outcome depends on initial GCS, hematoma size, location of hematoma,and development of acute hydrocephalus.
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Gaurav Jaiswal, Pavan Kumar
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