Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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Mahmoud Elsharkawy

Publications

• Research Article
  Chronic Subdural Hematoma Complicated Spinal Anesthesia: Report and Pilot Study of Five Surgically Treated Cases
  Author(s): Ayman Eldemrdash, Mahmoud Elsharkawy, Gamal Shams, Khalid Ismail Ayman Eldemrdash, Mahmoud Elsharkawy, Gamal Shams, Khalid Ismail
  
  Background: Spinal anesthesia (SA) is generally considered a simple and safe procedure, but post spinal headache is a very common symptom appears later SA. Appearance of cranial subdural hematoma after SA is a very rare but life-threatening complication state. PDPH is the primary symptom of hematoma formation, and it should be regarded as a warning sign. Differentiation between subdural hematoma and PDPH may be difficult. Substitutional diagnoses for PDPH should be considered whenever the headache is severe, prolonged or not related to patient position. PDPH should be investigated immediately to exclude any intracranial complications. Objective: The objectives of this study are to increase awareness of hemorrhagic complications following SA and assess post-SA headache to encourage early diagnosis and management. Methods: The study was a pilot s.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6148.1000795

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