Subdural hematoma in an adult following a blast injury. Case report

J M Murthy; J S Chopra; D R Gulati

doi:10.3171/jns.1979.50.2.0260

Subdural hematoma in an adult following a blast injury. Case report

J Neurosurg. 1979 Feb;50(2):260-1. doi: 10.3171/jns.1979.50.2.0260.

Authors

J M Murthy, J S Chopra, D R Gulati

PMID: 430143
DOI: 10.3171/jns.1979.50.2.0260

Abstract

A case is reported of chronic subdural hematoma in a civilian who was injured when a pipe exploded while being cleaned by air blasting. The literature regarding the pathogenesis of blast injury is reviewed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Blast Injuries / complications*
Brain Injuries / complications*
Cerebral Angiography
Hearing Loss / complications
Hematoma, Subdural / diagnostic imaging
Hematoma, Subdural / etiology
Hematoma, Subdural / surgery*
Humans
Male
Papilledema / complications