That blood clot literally covers the brain! brain stroke
- 5 years ago
The following video shows craniotomy done for an acute epidural hematoma drainage.
The bleeding and increased pressure from a epidural hematoma can compress the brain tissue and be life-threatening, requiring surgical drainage in most cases.
This patient was victim of a car accident and broke many facial bones, including the parietal and frontal bones of the skull. The craniotomy for hematoma drainage was conducted by the neurosurgery team. After the drainage, the team fixed the bones with typical titanium plates and screws to secure the bone flap back in place.
The bleeding and increased pressure from a epidural hematoma can compress the brain tissue and be life-threatening, requiring surgical drainage in most cases.
This patient was victim of a car accident and broke many facial bones, including the parietal and frontal bones of the skull. The craniotomy for hematoma drainage was conducted by the neurosurgery team. After the drainage, the team fixed the bones with typical titanium plates and screws to secure the bone flap back in place.