OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of dural tenting suture and epidural drainage in craniotomy. METHODS: In 145 cases of intracranial lesions, dural tenting suture and epidural drainage were performed to prevent epidural hematoma. RESULTS: Postoperative computed tomography (CT) showed no epidural hematoma required surgery in both groups. CONCLUSION: Both dural tenting suture and epidural drainage are effective in preventing epidural hematoma. Hemostasis is the key step. Dural tenting suture without epidural drainage relieves psychological stress. It decreases the risk of intracranial infection and avoids some unusual complications.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of dural tenting suture and epidural drainage in craniotomy. METHODS: In 145 cases of intracranial lesions, dural tenting suture and epidural drainage were performed to prevent epidural hematoma. RESULTS: Postoperative computed tomography (CT) showed no epidural hematoma required surgery in both groups. CONCLUSION: Both dural tenting suture and epidural drainage are effective in preventing epidural hematoma. Hemostasis is the key step. Dural tenting suture without epidural drainage relieves psychological stress. It decreases the risk of intracranial infection and avoids some unusual complications.