[Surgical removal of brain stem hematoma]

Of 5 cases of brain stem hematoma, 4 males and 1 female, 4 had hematoma in the pons, and 1 in the midbrain. The diagnosis was confirmed by CT. Two cases had received craniotomy. CT-guided stereotactic evacuation was performed in other 3 cases. All the cases had satisfactory results after operation. None of them died or had any severe complication. Three cases recovered and resumed work, one had mild disability and recovered well in the early time, but died of pneumonia two months later. We stressed that the method of evacuation for the treatment of hematoma is simple and convenient, and the wound is quite small.