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Frank M Nussbaum1, Eric S Nussbaum1
1Department of Neurosurgery, National Brain Aneurysm and Tumor Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Background:
Neurosurgeons often face life-and-death decisions that may present serious ethical questions. Some of the most challenging situations arise when members of the care team disagree regarding the most appropriate management plan.
Case Description:
We present the case of an older woman with a subdural hematoma and postoperative seizures resulting in prolonged neurological decline. This case highlights an ethical dilemma as part of a series of cases that will be described in coming issues of SNI.
Conclusion:
Readers are invited to submit comments and observations, which may be published as part of an ongoing conversation regarding such ethical concerns.
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