Cervical epidural haematoma following minor trauma

Aust N Z J Surg. 1993 Dec;63(12):985-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1993.tb01731.x.

Abstract

Cervical epidural haematoma following minor trauma is unusual in normal adults. It is important that the condition is diagnosed and treated promptly in order to improve the prognosis. Surgery to evacuate the haematoma is the treatment of choice.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cervical Vertebrae / injuries*
  • Cervical Vertebrae / pathology
  • Cervical Vertebrae / surgery
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / diagnosis
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / etiology*
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / surgery
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male