Epidural Hematoma, a Rare Complication After the Use of Mayfield Clamp: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
10.13004/kjnt.2023.19.e39
- Author:
Martin PLEVKO
1
;
Václav VÁCLAV
;
Marek SOVA
;
Pavel FADRUS
;
Martin SMRČKA
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
2023;19(4):471-479
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Herein, we describe a case of epidural hematoma associated with the use of a Mayfield head clamp. An 18-year old patient with an upper brainstem tumour causing obstructive hydrocephalus underwent a routine third ventriculostomy, which unexpectedly revealed an intracranial hemorrhage. We outline potential risk factors, propose an algorithm for preventing complications associated with the use of pin-type fixation, and conducted a structured review of the literature to identify similar clinical scenarios.
