scholarly journals Subgaleal hematoma with retrobulbar extension

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammar Ashraf
Keyword(s):  
Subgaleal Hematoma

INFECTED SUBGALEAL HEMATOMA IN A NEONATE

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 757-759 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley Pollack ◽  
Imad Kassis ◽  
Michalle Soudack ◽  
Hannah Sprecher ◽  
Polo Sujov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Subgaleal Hematoma

scholarly journals Spontaneous subgaleal hematoma in a patient with sickle cell disease: A case report and literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 2220-2224
Author(s):  
Mohammed S. Foula ◽  
Ali Hassan ◽  
Ahmed AlQurashi ◽  
Amna Alsaihati ◽  
Mohammed Sharroufna
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Subgaleal Hematoma

scholarly journals Massive subgaleal hematoma in a 62-year-old man treated with apixaban as a consequence of mild head trauma

Folia Medica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 613-617
Author(s):  
Diamantoula Pagkou ◽  
Theodosios Papavramidis ◽  
Xanthippi Mavropoulou ◽  
Moysis Moysidis ◽  
Ioannis Patsalas
Keyword(s):  
Skull Base ◽  
Head Trauma ◽  
Therapeutic Strategy ◽  
Chronic Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Hair Pulling ◽  
The Third ◽  
Subgaleal Hematoma ◽  
Car Accident ◽  
Subgaleal Space ◽  
Full Body

Subgaleal hematoma, accumulation of blood in the loose areolar tissue of the subgaleal space of the skull, is considered the most catastrophic complication of instrumental delivery. It is a rare finding in older ages, usually associated with coagulation disorders, severe head trauma leading to skull base fractures and accidental or abusive hair pulling. Complications include periorbital necrotising fasciitis, permanent blindness, infections and, in extreme rare cases, airway obstruction. Most cases of subgaleal hematoma resolve spontaneously, without the need of aspiration or drainage. We present here the case of a 62-year-old male on anticoagulant therapy with apixaban for chronic atrial fibrillation, who came to the emergency department after a car accident suffering from mild head trauma. The patient was complaining of a diffuse headache and physical examination showed a large ecchymosis and edema on the frontal area of the head. His neurological examination was unremarkable. Full-body computed tomography (CT) revealed a fracture of the third right rib. Twelve hours after admission, due to an excessive decrease of hematocrit, a second CT was performed. Although the images didn’t show intracranial hemorrhage or skull base fractures, a large and diffuse hematoma of the subaponeurotic space was observed and the diagnosis of subgaleal hematoma was confirmed. Massive subgaleal hematoma after mild head trauma is rather infrequent. Early diagnosis improves outcomes and can avert serious complications. Therapeutic strategy should be based on the severity of each case. In our case, conservative treatment appeared to be a valid alternative to surgery, as hematoma resolved spontaneously within 10 days. It is noteworthy that the use of anticoagulation is the only evident factor that could have been the precipitating factor for the development of the hematoma in our patient.

scholarly journals THE APPLICATION OF NPWT TECHNIQUE IN TREATMENT OF AN EXTENSIVE INFECTED SUBGALEAL HEMATOMA IN AN ADULT

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-120
Author(s):  
K.V. Lipatov ◽  
◽  
A.G. Asatryan ◽  
G.G. Melkonyan ◽  
A.V. Kirillin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Tissue Injury ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Tomography ◽  
Severe Condition ◽  
Surgical Closure ◽  
Subgaleal Hematoma ◽  
Infected Focus ◽  
Examination Methods ◽  
Short Time

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has been proven to be one of the most effective techniques in the treatment of severely infected wounds of various origins and localizations. At the same time, the prospects for its application are constantly expanding. This clinical observation demonstrates the use of NPWT in the treatment of an adult patient hospitalized in severe condition with a picture of extensive post-traumatic infected subgaleal hematoma. The development of a generalized suppurative purulent process was contributed both by the patient’s late request for medical help (18<sup>th</sup> day after the injury) and, as a consequence, the lack of primary surgical treatment of the scalp soft tissue injury, as well as the anatomical features of this area. The magnetic resonance tomography as instrumental examination methods played a significant role in the diagnosis of complications in addition to clinical data. Medical tactics was based on the surgical treatment of the infected focus, the application of antibacterial therapy, taking into consideration the isolated microbial flora (Streptococcus pyogenes). To eliminate severe inflammatory changes in the tissues and to reduce the size of the vast subaponeurotic cavity, NPWT technique was applied, which made it possible in short time to prepare a postoperative wound for surgical closure. The early secondary suturing at the final stage of treatment allowed obtaining a good result.

Subgaleal Hemorrhage

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 912-913
Author(s):  
CHARLES J. BEAUCHAMP ◽  
MARY BETH METCALF
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Emergency Room ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Similar Case ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Alternative Management ◽  
Recent Onset ◽  
Subgaleal Hematoma

To the Editor.— Falvo et al1 reported two cases of subgaleal hematoma resulting from tight braids or ponytails, and they described their surgical management. We wish to report a similar case and suggest alternative management. A 4-year-old girl was brought to the emergency room after her mother noted she had "lumps" on her head. Except for a mild cough of recent onset, she was in good health. Physical examination revealed a soft, nonpitting, and impressively fluctuant swelling underlying the entire scalp.

Subgaleal hematoma caused by hair-pull

JAMA ◽  
1968 ◽  
Vol 205 (5) ◽  
pp. 314b-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Scott
Keyword(s):  
Subgaleal Hematoma

scholarly journals Large subgaleal hematoma producing turban head in 10 year boy with cerebral palsy: rare case report with review of literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 562-565
Author(s):  
Praveen Kumar Tripathi ◽  
Vardan Kulshreshtha ◽  
Gaurav Jaiswal ◽  
Tarun Kumar Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Severe Pain ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Parietal Region ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Large Space ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
Subgaleal Hematoma ◽  
Subgaleal Space ◽  
Progressive Enlargement

Abstract Subgaleal hematomas (SGHs) are not uncommon. Because the subgaleal space has no anatomical boundaries, SGHs usually involve a large space and are typically limited to the parietal region. Cases of SGHs involving whole of head are relatively rare. In this study we report a rare case of massive enlargement of head after SGH causing severe pain and giving an appearance of turban. A 10 year old, male patient with cerebral palsy presented with progressive enlargement of head attaining a size of turban due to habitual head banging and self-punching overhead. SGH drainage and hematoma aspiration were performed and the patient’s head size was restored.

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