Contralateral Acute Extradural Hematoma Following Decompressive Craniectomy for Subdural Hematoma Evacuation: A Rare Complication and a Short Literature Review

Subdural hematoma (SDH) is a common intracranial lesion seen in severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The development of contralateral delayed extradural hematoma (EDH) after surgery is well described. But limited literature available about immediate contralateral EDH after subdural hematoma (SDH) evacuation. We report a case of a young adult who developed contralateral EDH following decompressive surgery for acute SDH.

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Subdural hematoma (SDH) is a common intracranial lesion in severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Contralateral delayed extradural hematoma (EDH) following surgery has been well documented, but there is limited literature on immediate contralateral EDH after SDH evacuation.