Posterior Fossa Extradural Haematoma: A 12 Year Retrospective Study

Abstract

Posterior fossa extradural haematoma is a rare entity as compared to supratentorial EDH, but are the most common traumatic space occupying lesion in the posterior fossa. A retrospective study of 61 patients from 1991 – 2001 was carried out to study the clinical spectrum and demographic characteristics of posterior fossa extradural hematomas and assess factors influencing outcome. Clinical features and radiological parameters were analyzed and correlation with outcome was evaluated. GCS score was the most important factor dictating outcome, and children fared better than adults.

Keywords

Posterior fossa extradural haematoma - Glasgow Coma Scale [GCS]

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