[Effect of epidural drainage and dural tenting suture on epidural hematoma in 145 cases of craniotomy]

Jie Zhao; Zhixiong Liu; Yunsheng Liu; Jinfang Liu; Wenhua Fang; Yihua Rao; Liang Yang; Xianrui Yuan

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1672-7347.2010.03.014

[Effect of epidural drainage and dural tenting suture on epidural hematoma in 145 cases of craniotomy]

Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2010 Mar;35(3):273-6. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-7347.2010.03.014.

[Article in Chinese]

Authors

Jie Zhao¹, Zhixiong Liu, Yunsheng Liu, Jinfang Liu, Wenhua Fang, Yihua Rao, Liang Yang, Xianrui Yuan

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China.

PMID: 20360650
DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-7347.2010.03.014

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of dural tenting suture and epidural drainage in craniotomy.

Methods: In 145 cases of intracranial lesions, dural tenting suture and epidural drainage were performed to prevent epidural hematoma.

Results: Postoperative computed tomography (CT) showed no epidural hematoma required surgery in both groups.

Conclusion: Both dural tenting suture and epidural drainage are effective in preventing epidural hematoma. Hemostasis is the key step. Dural tenting suture without epidural drainage relieves psychological stress. It decreases the risk of intracranial infection and avoids some unusual complications.

Publication types

Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Child
Child, Preschool
Craniotomy* / adverse effects
Drainage / methods*
Dura Mater / surgery*
Female
Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / prevention & control*
Humans
Infant
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Hemorrhage / prevention & control*
Suture Techniques / instrumentation
Young Adult