Extradural Hematoma
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An epidural hematoma, also called extradural, is a collection of blood between the skull and the outermost layer that covers the brain (the dura mater). It often appears after a significant blow to the head.
When to seek care? It is a situation that requires immediate medical evaluation, especially if, after a head injury, there is a severe headache, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, or loss of consciousness.
Common symptoms: A progressive headache, changes in the level of alertness, and, at times, weakness on one side of the body.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon is the one who evaluates and follows up on this type of injury using imaging studies. If you suspect a head injury with these signs, going without delay to an emergency department and then having a neurosurgeon's opinion makes the difference.
Data on 127 doctors who treat extradural hematoma
Which specialist treats extradural hematoma?
An epidural hematoma is a neurological emergency managed by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in the nervous system. If you have a loss of consciousness, severe headache, or confusion after a head injury, see this specialist immediately. You can find neurosurgeons near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in extradural hematoma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Iran Pardo
Frequently asked questions
What is extradural hematoma?
An epidural hematoma, also called extradural, is a collection of blood between the skull and the outermost layer that covers the brain (the dura mater). It often appears after a significant blow to the head.
Which doctor treats extradural hematoma?
An epidural hematoma is a neurological emergency managed by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in the nervous system. If you have a loss of consciousness, severe headache, or confusion after a head injury, see this specialist immediately. You can find neurosurgeons near you through our directory.