Acute epidural hematoma following restoration of ventriculoperitoneal shunt patency

Authors

• Mohamed A. Alsheheri
• Orighoye P. Binitie

Abstract

Acute bilateral frontal epidural hematoma developed in a child with long standing hydrocephalus following restoration of ventriculoperitoneal shunt patency. A CT brain scan revealed acute bifrontal epidural hematoma. The epidural hematoma developed as a result of rapid decompression of the hydrocephalus. An emergency neurosurgical evacuation of the hematoma saved the patient from this rather rare and potentially fatal complication that can occur in patients with hydrocephalus.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

312

Last Page

314

Recommended Citation

Alsheheri, Mohamed A. and Binitie, Orighoye P. (2004) "Acute epidural hematoma following restoration of ventriculoperitoneal shunt patency," Neurosciences: Vol. 9: Iss. 4, Article 16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.1298