Traumatic posterior fossa extradural hematoma in children: a meta-analysis and institutional experience of its clinical course, treatment and outcomes.

ABSTRACT: Posterior fossa extradural hematoma (PFEDH) is rare but has a greater incidence amongst children. It is also associated with a rapid deterioration. The aim of this study was to present the management of PFEDH through our institutional experience and a meta-analysis. A retrospective single institution review of all children from 2004 to 2024 who underwent craniotomy for PFEDH was undertaken. The collected variables included: demographics, type of trauma, clinical findings, computed tomography findings, and clinical course. A systematic review using Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and meta-analysis were performed. Nineteen children with PFEDH who underwent surgery were identified. All 19 (100%) patients benefited from good Glasgow Outc

SUBMITTER: Lee KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11608393 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature