SAH-XANTHOCHROMIA TIMING

SUMMARY

1. Present 2-4 hrs after SAH

2. Present at 12 hrs in 100% of patients

3. Present at 3 weeks in 70% of patients

4. Present at 4 weeks in 40% of patients

Reference(s)

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