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J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2021; 82(01): 087-089
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1712500
Case Report

Pseudohypoxic Brain Swelling after Drilling and Drainage for Chronic Subdural Hematoma

Qi Fan
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Affiliated Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing, China
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Abstract

Pseudohypoxic brain swelling (PHBS) is a rare and potentially fatal complication that may occur in patients following uneventful brain surgery. We present a case of PHBS that developed after drilling and drainage of a chronic subdural hematoma. Neuroimaging findings, pathogenic factors, and therapy are also discussed.

Keywords

pseudohypoxic brain swelling - fatal complication - chronic subdural hematoma


Publication History

Received: 24 May 2019

Accepted: 21 October 2019

Article published online:
13 October 2020

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