Is systematic post-operative CT scan indicated after chronic subdural hematoma surgery? A case-control study.

Background And Aims: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the interest of systematic post-operative CT scan after unilateral chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) evacuation. To achieve this goal, we chose to evaluate the ability of post-operative CT scan to predict the most frequent complication of CSDH: hematoma recurrence.

Methods: We performed a retrospective case-control study.

Influence of Obesity on Access-Related Complications During Anterior Lumbar Spine Interbody Fusion.

Objective: The anterior lumbar spine approach has gained in popularity in recent years, but the associated access-related complications for obese patients have not been clearly established. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between obesity or overweight and the safety of the anterior lumbar spine approach.

Methods: Eighty-four consecutive patients admitted for lumbar spine surgery by anterior approach between 2011 and 2014 were included.