Lu Y H, Liaw W J, Chang W T, Wong C S, Ho S T
Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei). 1994 Aug;54(2):141-4.
An 81-year-old patient who developed consciousness change and progressive right limb weakness after low abdominal surgery is reported. Brain computed tomography scan showed a left-sided chronic subdural hematoma; appropriate management was instituted immediately. This case is a reminder of the possibility of chronic subdural hematoma in elderly patients who may develop stroke-like symptoms after non-neurosurgical procedures.
