Define epidural hematoma.
Hemorrhage into the intracranial epidural space, which lies between the dura mater and the inner table of the skull or calvarium
Describe the epidemiology.
Incidence: occurs in approx. 10% of patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Sex: ♂ > ♀ (4:1)
Age
Most commonly seen in individuals between 20–30 years
Uncommon in individuals older than 50 years of age
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