Vertex Epidural Hematoma Manifesting with Bilateral Upper Limb Decerebrate Posture:
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2009Author
Kiboi, Julius G
Muriithi, Ian Mathenge
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Vertex epidural haematomas (VEDH) are rare and difficulties are encountered in diagnosis and management. This is a case report of a patient with a vertex epidural haematoma who presented with signs of severe head injury with upper limb decerebrate posture. We discuss the challenges of radiological investigation and neurosurgical management of VEDH
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MATHENGE, DRMURIITHIIAN, G DRKIBOIJULIUS. 2009. Kiboi JG, Muriithi IM. Vertex Epidural Hematoma Manifesting with Bilateral Upper Limb Decerebrate Posture: Case Report. EAMJ.2009;86:300-304. Abstract available at http://ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/54143.. EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL. : EAMJPublisher
University of Nairobi School of medicine
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