A retrospective study analyzed 125 patients with chronic subdural hematomas (CSDH) treated at a hospital in Brazil from 2006 to 2008, using the Glasgow Outcome Scale to assess outcomes after 6 months.
The results showed a median patient age of 69, with most cases involving a history of trauma; 83.2% had a good outcome while the mortality rate was 11.2%.
Key findings indicate that higher Glasgow Coma Scale scores upon admission are linked to better outcomes, while recurrence negatively affects the prognosis; the study highlights that advanced age should not deter surgical intervention.*