Surgical treatment and recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma
Sun-Chul Hwang
Abstract:Background: The incidence of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is increasing owing to the rapid growth of the elderly population. CSDH causes various neurological symptoms such as cognitive impairment and motor dysfunction, which can improve with appropriate surgical management.Current Concepts: CSDH usually comprises a hemorrhagic fluid that accumulates within the subdural space and compresses the brain. Surgery is indicated if CSDH is associated with neurological symptoms and is aimed at safe and sufficient d… Show more
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