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PUBLISHED: Acute Subdural Hematoma Evacuation

Acute Subdural Hematoma Evacuation
Vincent Prinz, MDMarcus Czabanka, MD
Charite Hospital Berlin

Subdural hematoma (SDH) is a type of intracranial bleeding that occurs between the dura and the arachnoid membrane surrounding the brain. This video is a step-by-step demonstration of a hematoma evacuation by craniotomy performed on an elderly female patient with an acute-on-chronic SDH.

PREPRINT RELEASE: Extraventricular Drainage and Hematoma Evacuation to Treat Hydrocephalus Following Lysis of MCA Embolism

Extraventricular Drainage and Hematoma Evacuation to Treat Hydrocephalus Following Lysis of MCA Embolism
Charite Hospital Berlin
Dr. med. Vincent Prinz,

PD Dr. med. Marcus Czabanka

A patient develops signs of hydrocephalus after receiving systemic thrombolysis for a MCA embolism. Dr. Prinz and his team react to the increased intracranial pressure by placing an extraventricular drain followed by manual evacuation of the hematoma.