Original Article

Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society. 1985; 14(4): 695-704.

Treatment of Pontine Hemorrhage.

Yong Pyo Han, Bum Soo Yoon, Soon Kee Hong, Chul Hu, Byuong Woo Lee, Jae Hoon Chang, and Hoon Joo Kim

Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea.

Most of untreated pontine hematoma are known to be fatal. Even though the patient may survive, the sequelae of pontine hematoma is serious. Fourteen cases of pontine hematoma who were treated either surgically or conservatively were analysed. Among nine cases treated surgically, three showed good recovery, three died postoperatively, and moderate to severe disability remained in three cases. On the other hand, conservative treatment resulted in one good recovery, one moderate disability, and four deaths. We hope to emphasize the efficacy of surgical treatment on pontine hematoma.

Keywords : Pontine hematoma;Surgical treatment;Conservative treatment