Burr Hole As a Management for Extra Axial Hematomas in a Low-resource Setting

Overview

Journal Int J Surg Case Rep

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2023 Apr 7

PMID 37028184

Authors

Mujaheed Suleman

Joylene Tendai

Jay Lodhia

Affiliations

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Abstract

Introduction And Importance: In a low-resource setting, the availability of neurosurgeons and neurosurgical equipment for neurosurgery has proved to be a challenge for the management of extra-axial hematomas hence general surgeons perform burr hole surgeries for emergencies.

Case Presentation: We share our experience with three patients who presented with extra-axial hematomas and managed successfully in our institute with craniostomy as the surgical approach.

Clinical Discussion: Traumatic brain injury is a major global health burden as it is a leading cause of death among the middle-aged population. Mortality associated with brain injury is highest in low- and middle-income countries. From our experience, we had good outcome in terms of improved Glasgow Coma Scale and overall clinical status in those who underwent burr hole surgery for extra axial hematoma.

Conclusion: The need for neurosurgeons in sub-Saharan Africa is high but training comes at a cost hence general surgeons can perform life-saving emergency procedures with good outcomes.

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