Chronic subdural hematomas (clinical analysis)

Zentralbl Neurochir. 1987;48(4):308-11.

Abstract

In this study 43 diagnosed and operated chronic subdural hematomas events analysed clinically in the Neurosurgical Department of Atatürk University Erzurum, Turkey. 60.4% of the patients were found to be under 60 years of age. The most frequent findings were pathological reflexes, and hemiparesis at the rates of 58.1% and 50.4% respectively. All of operations were performed using the burr-hole craniostomy and closed system drainage technique.

MeSH terms

  • Brain Injuries / complications
  • Chronic Disease
  • Craniotomy / methods*
  • Female
  • Hematoma, Subdural / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / mortality