Supra- and infratentorial acute extradural haematoma

Abstract

Simultaneous presence of posterior fosse as well as supratentorial acute extradural haematoma have extremely rare occurrence. One such case is been documented. It occurred due to road traffic accident and operated successfully. A brief review of literature is being presented.

Keywords

extradural haematoma - head injury - lateral sinus - tentorial

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