Posterior fossa subdural hemorrhage in the newborn as a result of birth trauma

Childs Brain. 1982;9(2):102-13. doi: 10.1159/000120042.

Abstract

During the past 19 years, 229 autopsies of intracranial hemmorrhages were performed at the Department of Pathology, and 23 cases of posterior fossa subdural hemorrhages were discovered (10.0%). 25 cases of posterior fossa subdural hemorrhages (2 of our own treated surgically and 23 untreated found at autopsy) are described in detail. 2 cases treated surgically responded favorably to surgical treatment. The mechanism of hemorrhage into posterior fossa subdural spaces is investigated and reconsidered following a review of the literature. The necessity for CT is emphasized for early diagnosis of posterior fossa subdural hemorrhage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Birth Injuries / complications*
  • Cranial Fossa, Posterior
  • Female
  • Hematoma, Subdural / etiology*
  • Hematoma, Subdural / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male