Open AccessEmergency Craniotomy for Extradural Hematoma Evacuation in a Known Case of von Willebrand Disease: Anesthetic Implications
Author(s) -
Namita Baldwa,
Sona Dave,
Pinakin Gujjar
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
research and innovation in anesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-3188
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10049-0014
Subject(s) - craniotomy , medicine , hematoma , von willebrand disease , surgery , epidural hematoma , anesthesia , von willebrand factor , platelet
We report the successful management of an emergency craniotomy performed for extradural hematoma (EDH) evacuation in a known case of von Willebrand disease (vWD). The case presented a challenge because vWD is associated with extensive bleeding, which was compounded by the emergency nature and type of the surgery. Extensive laboratory investigations could not be carried out, and preoperative optimization was limited. How to cite this article Baldwa N, Dave S, Gujjar P. Emergency Craniotomy for Extradural Hematoma Evacuation in a Known Case of von Willebrand Disease: Anesthetic Implications. Res Inno in Anesth 2016;1(2):58-60.