Journal of Orofacial & Health Sciences
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 1

Subdural Haematoma: A Review

Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Divya Jyoti Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India

*Address for correspondence: Ajay Kumar Email id: drajayktomar@gmail.com

Online published on 30 April, 2015.

Abstract

Subdural haematoma (SDH) is a collection of blood accumulating in the potential space between the dura and arachnoid mater of the meninges around the brain. SDH can happen in any age-group, is mainly due to head trauma and CT scans are usually sufficient to make the diagnosis. Prognosis varies widely depending on size and chronicity of the haemorrhage.

Keywords

Subdural, Intra-cranial pressure, Life threatening