Conservative vs. Surgical Management of Post-Traumatic Epidural Hematoma: A Case and Review of Literature
Open Access
- 14 November 2015
- journal article
- case report
- Published by International Scientific Information, Inc. in American Journal of Case Reports
- Vol. 16, 811-817
Abstract
BACKGROUND:Trauma is the leading cause of death in people younger than 45 years and head injury is the main cause of trauma mortality. Although epidural hematomas are relatively uncommon (less than 1% of all patients with head injuries and fewer than...Keywords
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