• MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Intracranial Hypertension * diagnosis   therapy   MeSH
• Pregnancy Complications MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts methods   MeSH
• Heart Atria MeSH
• Pregnancy MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Pregnancy MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Case Reports MeSH

Herein, we describe a case of epidural hematoma associated with the use of a Mayfield head clamp. An 18-year old patient with an upper brainstem tumour causing obstructive hydrocephalus underwent a routine third ventriculostomy, which unexpectedly revealed an intracranial hemorrhage. We outline potential risk factors, propose an algorithm for preventing complications associated with the use of pin-type fixation, and conducted a structured review of the literature to identify similar clinical scenarios.

• Publication type
• Case Reports MeSH

• Publication type
• Meeting Abstract MeSH