Posterior Fossa Extradural Hematoma: Analysis of 57 Cases and a Prognostic Study
Abstract：Objective:To analyze the clinical characteristics,prognosis,and treatment of posterior fossa extradural hematoma ( EDH ).Methods:The clinical data of 57 patients with PFEDH admitted into our hospital from Jan. 1996 to Dec.2007 were retrospectively discussed and different variables were statistically analyzed.Results:GCS scores at admission were 25 low(13-15),22 medium(9-12)and 10 high(3-8).CGS scores at admission and prognosis and head CT scanning detected a close relation with the presence of hydrocephalus. Children had better prognosis than adults.Conclusion:Posterior fossa EDH is rare. Favorable GCS scores have favorable prognosis .Patients with a favorable GCS score can choose a conservative approach. Children have better outcomes than adults and the presence of hydrocephalus on CT scan is an ominous sign.
Keywords：Craniocerebral traumaHematomaepiduralTomographyspiral computedPrognosis
Publication Date：2009-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 8-10 )