Although the pathophysiology of the development, propagation, and recurrence of current subdural hematoma remains debatable, fundamental management strategies may be formulated to optimize outcomes. Effective drainage by whatever surgical means, removal of offending membranes when appropriate, and maximization of postoperative physiologic parameters are based on the best available current pathophysiologic information.
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J Belg Soc Radiol
December 2024
Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Erasme University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium.
Although computed tomography (CT) is the diagnostic gold standard for acute subdural hematoma, the absence of clear trauma should prompt the use of computed tomography angiography (CTA) to identify potential underlying causes, such as ruptured aneurysms, which can significantly influence treatment decisions.
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To the Editor,I would like to acknowledge the valuable efforts taken to enhance the knowledge through the article "Prediction model for poor short-term prognosis in patients with chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) after burr hole drainage: a retrospective cohort study" [1]. We thoroughly read this article published in your journal and learned the aim behind this study. This article has described every aspect of determining prognosis postoperatively in patients after evacuation of chronic subdural hematoma via a single burr hole.
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