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Girish Menon¹, Biji Bahuleyan, Suresh Nair

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum 695011, India. gmr@sctimst.ac.in

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A rare complication, acute subdural hematoma, occurred in a patient after pituitary adenoma surgery and cerebrospinal fluid management. Prompt recognition and intervention are crucial for managing this serious neurosurgical risk.

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Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Neurology
Endocrinology

Background:

Transsphenoidal decompression is a common surgical approach for pituitary adenomas.
Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) management, including lumbar drains, is sometimes employed to address CSF leaks.
Acute subdural hematoma (ASH) is a rare but serious complication following neurosurgical procedures.

Observation:

A 48-year-old male developed an acute subdural hematoma after transsphenoidal decompression for a pituitary adenoma.
The patient had a lumbar drain placed to manage postoperative cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea.
The subdural hematoma presented acutely following the surgical intervention and CSF management.

Findings:

The case highlights a potential, albeit uncommon, risk associated with transsphenoidal surgery and subsequent lumbar drain placement.
Discussion of risk factors contributing to the development of acute subdural hematoma in this context is presented.
The study emphasizes the critical importance of vigilant patient monitoring and timely diagnostic imaging.

Implications:

Early detection and prompt surgical or medical intervention are vital for improving outcomes in patients developing acute subdural hematoma postoperatively.
This case underscores the need for careful consideration of potential complications, even with established surgical techniques.
Neurosurgeons and neurologists should maintain a high index of suspicion for subdural hematoma in patients with neurological decline after pituitary surgery and CSF diversion.