Incidence of surgically treated chronic subdural hematoma after head injury with normal initial computed tomography - Takeaways - MDSpire

Incidence of surgically treated chronic subdural hematoma after head injury with normal initial computed tomography

  • By

  • Aaro Heinonen

  • Minna Rauhala

  • Harri Isokuortti

  • Rahul Raj

  • Anneli Kataja

  • Milaja Nikula

  • Juha Öhman

  • Grant L. Iverson

  • Teemu Luoto

  • March 22, 2024

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    Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is most common in the elderly, with incidence rates of 46–58/100,000/year in those over 65.

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    The study aimed to assess the incidence of surgically treated cSDH after head injuries with normal initial CT scans.

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    A total of 1941 adult patients with head injuries were evaluated, focusing on those with normal initial CT findings.

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    Surgical evacuation via burr hole remains the primary treatment for symptomatic patients with cSDH.

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    The study highlights a gap in research regarding cSDH development following head trauma despite normal initial CT results.

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Incidence of surgically treated chronic subdural hematoma after head injury with normal initial computed tomography

  • by Aaro Heinonen, Minna Rauhala, Harri Isokuortti, Rahul Raj, Anneli Kataja, Milaja Nikula, Juha Öhman, Grant L. Iverson, Teemu Luoto

  • March 22, 2024

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