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Fatal Brain Herniation in Bilateral Chronic Subdural Hematoma

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Despite its benign nature, chronic subdural hematoma (SDH) can be fatal if surgical intervention is delayed. Here, we report on bilateral chronic SDH in an 84-year-old man who died of duret hemorrhage in the brain stem and ischemia in the occipital and temporal lobes. We discuss the necessity for urgent surgical intervention to treat bilateral chronic SDH, and provide a review of the relevant literature.

Source: Korean Journal of Neurotrauma

DOI: 10.13004/kjnt.2022.18.e31

Authors: Yo Han Ahn, JongKyu Kim, Seok Won Kim

Institutions: Chosun University, Chosun University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Chosun University