Traumatic subgaleal hematoma drainage in an adolescent: a case report and review of the literature.

Background: Subgaleal hematoma is a well-known life-threatening complication of instrumentation at birth. Even though most cases of subgaleal hematomas occur in the neonatal period, older children and adults are also at risk for subgaleal hematomas and their complications, following head trauma.

Objective: We hereby report the case of a 14-year-old boy who presented with a traumatic subgaleal hematoma requiring drainage and review the relevant literature regarding potential complications and indications for surgical intervention.