Injection of a substance to block an artery feeding the dura (protective sack around the brain) along with surgery to remove pooled blood reduced the risk that patients will require repeat surgery ...
Borvo Medical Inc., a neurointerventional med-tech startup, reported U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance of its Endoport Vacuum Assisted Collection (EVAC) system, an alternative to traditional subdural hematoma ...
Onyx is a liquid embolic agent that is injected into an artery to occlude blood flow. In subdural hematoma, it is used to block the MMA, stopping the chronic oozing of blood into the subdural space.
LOS ANGELES ― Previous research has led to questions concerning the value of administering the steroid dexamethasone to patients with chronic subdural hematoma before surgery. Now, a small new study ...
An 87 year-old man developed progressive confusion and difficulty walking several weeks after minor head trauma. Bilateral Subdural Hematomas (Acute). (Left) T1-weighted axial MRI; (Right) T2-weighted ...
A subdural hematoma is bleeding between the brain and skull, often due to head trauma. Symptoms can include headaches, confusion, and seizures. Treatment may involve surgery or medications to control ...
An 88 year-old man developed mild right sided weakness and a subtle aphasia over 3 days. Subdural Hematoma (Acute on Chronic). Axial CT scans without contrast. Note the crescent shape overlying and ...