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. 1972 Jun;35(3):297–303. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.35.3.297

Extradural haemorrhage—a hazard of ventricular drainage

R P Sengupta 1, John Hankinson 1
PMCID: PMC494069  PMID: 4537596

Abstract

Three cases of extradural haematoma during ventricular drainage are reported and the relevant literature has been reviewed. Aetiology, diagnosis, and management are discussed. Defective blood clotting is mentioned as a possible precipitating factor.

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