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hematoma [‚hē·mə′tō·mə] (medicine) A localized mass of blood in tissue; usually it clots and becomes encapsulated by connective tissue. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Acute subdural hematomas usually result from a serious head injury, whereas chronic subdural hematomas can occur spontaneously or after a very minor head injury, especially in the elderly. Two hematomas in the drain group required immediate surgical evacuation; in both of these patients, the suction was clotted and ineffective. Another runner hit by a car required an emergent craniotomy for both epidural and subdural hematomas. |
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