Epidural hematoma of the vertex. Report of three cases

Abstract

Introduction: Epidural hematomas of the vertex occur after trauma that produces diastasis or fracture of the sagittal suture, accompanied by tearing of the superior sagittal sinus, diploe bleeding, or dural tear. Methods: The objective of the study was to show the different treatment options for patients with epidural hematomas of the vertex. Discussion and Conclusions: The series presented here contrasts the management offered to each patient, where the first case had a scheduled surgical resolution after medical surveillance, while the other two cases were not surgically managed and were only kept under surveillance.

Keywords

• Vertex epidural hematoma. Skull fracture. Head injury. Epidural hematoma.