Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society  1985;14(4):695-704

Treatment of Pontine Hemorrhage.

Yong Pyo HAN 1 ; Bum Soo YOON ; Soon Kee HONG ; Chul HU ; Byuong Woo LEE ; Jae Hoon CHANG ; Hoon Joo KIM

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Keywords

Pontine hematoma; Surgical treatment; Conservative treatment

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Most of untreated pontine hematoma are known to be fatal. Even though the patient may survive, the sequelae of pontine hematoma is serious. Fourteen cases of pontine hematoma who were treated either surgically or conservatively were analysed. Among nine cases treated surgically, three showed good recovery, three died postoperatively, and moderate to severe disability remained in three cases. On the other hand, conservative treatment resulted in one good recovery, one moderate disability, and four deaths. We hope to emphasize the efficacy of surgical treatment on pontine hematoma.