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Extradural Hematoma in Children about 51 Cases Children under 24 Months in Hôpital d’Enfants Rabat

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Aim: We present our experience of the management of pediatric extradural hematoma under 24 months, including diagnosis, surgical evacuation, and evolution.Methods: From 51 EDH patients who underwent surgery in our department from 2008-2018 to 2008-2020, we evaluated age, sex, mode of injury, localization of haematoma, clinical presentation, CT findings, evolution.Results: 65% were boys and 35% were girls; the most common mode of injury was fall with 65%; the most revelated sign was crying with 37%; mortality was about 9.6%.Conclusion: edh is an extreme emergency in neurosurgery practice; the best outcomes can be obtained with rapid diagnosis, correct evacuation, and good reanimation conditions.

Source: OALib

DOI: 10.4236/oalib.1107706

Authors: Abderrahmane Housni, Hajar Glouib, Larbi Abrouch, Abdessamad El Ouahabi

Institution: Mohammed V University

Language: English

Topic: Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3205538656

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