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- Title
Decompressive craniectomy surgery in a dog with intracranial extradural hematoma following blunt force trauma.
- Authors
O'Carroll, Ciaran C.; Welch, Bryan T.; Walker, Meagan A.; Ogilvie, Adam T.; Gaschen, Lorrie; Hoddinott, Katie L.
- Abstract
A young miniature poodle was presented following blunt force trauma to the head. The dog initially responded well to medical management before developing clinical signs associated with increased intracranial pressure 48 h post-injury that became refractory to hyperosmolar therapy. A computed tomography scan obtained 76 h post-injury showed a short, oblique, non-displaced, complete fissure in the right temporal bone and a second short, oblique, non-displaced, complete fissure in the ventral aspect of the temporal bone. A biconvex, moderately hyperattenuating, space-occupying temporoparietal lesion was visualized immediately adjacent to the area of the temporal fractures. These findings were consistent with a diagnosis of intracranial extradural hematoma. Decompressive craniectomy successfully evacuated the extradural hematoma to alleviate increased intracranial pressure. The dog's neurologic function recovered quickly postoperatively. At follow-up physical examinations at 14 and 437 d, excellent return to function was noted.
- Subjects
EPIDURAL hematoma; BLUNT trauma; INTRACRANIAL hematoma; DECOMPRESSIVE craniectomy; DOG surgery; DOGS; DURA mater
- Publication
Canadian Veterinary Journal / Revue Vétérinaire Canadienne, 2024, Vol 65, Issue 5, p437
- ISSN
0008-5286
- Publication type
Case Study