Preoperative CT markers and poor discharge functional status after burr-hole drainage for chronic subdural hematoma: a retrospective cohort study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Preoperative CT markers and poor discharge functional status after burr-hole drainage for chronic subdural hematoma: a retrospective cohort study

  • By

  • Jihong He

  • Piqiang Qi

  • Xiangbin Liu

  • Changfeng Wang

  • Yijun Zeng

  • June 9, 2026

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    Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is common in older adults, with significant rates of poor functional outcomes post-surgery.

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    In a study of 260 patients, 25.4% experienced poor discharge functional status after burr-hole drainage for CSDH.

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    Midline shift, pre-hospital functional status, and age were independently linked to poor discharge outcomes.

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    Hematoma thickness showed a positive association with poor outcomes but did not reach statistical significance.

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    Findings suggest the need for preoperative risk stratification and further validation in multicenter cohorts.

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Preoperative CT markers and poor discharge functional status after burr-hole drainage for chronic subdural hematoma: a retrospective cohort study

  • by Jihong He, Piqiang Qi, Xiangbin Liu, Changfeng Wang, Yijun Zeng

  • June 9, 2026

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