What diameter of cerebellar hematoma will require surgical evacuation
Correct Answer: > 3 cm
Description: Most cerebellar hematomas >3 cm in diameter will require surgical evacuation. If the patient is ale without focal brainstem signs and if the hematoma is <1 cm in diameter, surgical removal is usually unnecessary. Patients with hematomas between 1 and 3 cm require careful observation for signs of impaired consciousness, progressive hydrocephalus, and precipitous respiratory failure.Reference: Harrison 19th edition 2585
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