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We describe the unusual case of a clinically significant subdural haematoma without any underlying cause in a term baby delivered by an elective caesarean section, which required surgical evacuation. We review the literature and describe the presentation, investigation and management options in infants with this infrequent condition.
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Hematoma Subdural/cirurgia , Craniotomia , Feminino , Hematoma Subdural/diagnóstico por imagem , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Cuidados Pós-OperatóriosRESUMO
The term emetophobia (i.e., a fear of vomiting) exists as rather an elusive predicament, often eluding conventional treatment. The present study involved 149 participants, consisting of 51 emetophobics, 48 phobic controls (i.e. those who suffered from a different phobia), and 50 nonphobic controls. Participants were administered the Rotter (1966) Locus of Control Scale and the Health Locus of Control Scale by B.S. Wallston, Wallston, Kaplan, and Maides (1976). Significant differences were found among the three groups; specifically, that emetophobics had a significantly higher internal Locus of Control Scale score with regard to both general and health-related issues than did the two control groups. It is suggested that vomiting phobics may have a fear of losing control, and that their vomiting phobia is reflective of this alternative, underlying problem. More research is required to explore the association between emetophobia and issues surrounding control; however, the current study suggests that it may be helpful for therapists to consider this aspect when treating a patient with vomiting phobia.
