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Chatzidakis S, Bakiri ZM, Faropoulos K, Fotakopoulos G, Georgakopoulou VE, Trakas N, Sklapani P, Spandidos DA, Yiallouris A, Papadopoulos D. Comparison of surgical techniques for the treatment of chronic subdural hematomas: A single‑center case series. Exp Ther Med 2024; 28:329. [PMID: 38979017 PMCID: PMC11229402 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2024.12618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is one of the most challenging realities in the neurosurgical world. The aim of the present study was to compare different surgical techniques, such as burr hole evacuation with subperiosteal drain or subdural drain and mini-craniotomy, and to review the diverse outcomes on the post-operative clinical state of patients. The present study was a retrospective cohort study with 122 patients with CSDH treated at a single center. The patients were separated into three groups according to the surgical technique used as follows: group 1, two burr holes with the placement of a subperiosteal drain; group 2, single burr hole per hematoma with the placement of an intradural drain; and group 3, mini-craniotomy. The duration of hospitalization, hematoma recurrence, complications, Glasgow coma scale at discharge and mortality were reported as outcome measures. A total of 3 patients succumbed following hematoma evacuation; of these 2 patients were from group 2 and 1 patient was from group 3. The patients from groups 1 and 3 exhibited a significantly lower odds ratio (OR) of hematoma recurrence than patients in group 2 (OR, 0.76; P<0.01; and OR, 0.8; P<0.01, respectively). The patients in group 1 exhibited a significantly lower probability of having a depressed level of consciousness on discharge (OR, 0.249; P=0.031). Group 2 was associated with a statistically significant prolongation of hospitalization. On the whole, the present study demonstrates that multiple burr hole hematoma evacuation with subperiosteal drain placement and mild suction is a very promising technique with very beneficial post-operative outcomes, such as zero mortality, a low CSDH recurrence risk, a reduced period of hospitalization and an improved post-operative quality of life.
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- Stefanos Chatzidakis
- Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, European University, Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa 41221, Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry, Sismanogleio Hospital, Athens 15126 Greece
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- Department of Biochemistry, Sismanogleio Hospital, Athens 15126 Greece
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- Laboratory of Clinical Virology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion 71003, Greece
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- School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, European University, Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus
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- School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, European University, Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus
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Hawryluk GWJ. Commentary: Subgaleal Versus Subdural Drain After Minicraniotomy for Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2024:01787389-990000000-01268. [PMID: 39078144 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000001304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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- Gregory W J Hawryluk
- Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Akron General Hospital, Fairlawn, Ohio, USA
- Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
- Brain Trauma Foundation, Palo Alto, California, USA
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Li S, Farsakh A, Toomey F, Tan D, Tran V, Castle-Kirszbaum M, Moore J, Lai L, Kam J. Subdural Versus Subgaleal Drain Placement After Minicraniotomy for Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2024:01787389-990000000-01200. [PMID: 38888301 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000001236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Surgical evacuation with placement of a postoperative drain is the standard treatment for symptomatic chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH). Subdural and subgaleal drains are equally effective after burrhole craniostomy, but the optimal location of the drain after craniotomy is not clear. We sought to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of subdural and subgaleal drain placement in patients undergoing minicraniotomy for cSDH. METHODS A retrospective review of 137 consecutive patients undergoing minicraniotomy for cSDH at a single institution was performed. Cases were stratified by location of postoperative drain. The primary outcome was change in functional status (modified Rankin Score, mRS) at 3 months from preoperative baseline. RESULTS Among the patient cohort, 24.6% received subgaleal drain placement. After a median follow-up of 105 days, 79.4% (27/34) in the subgaleal group and 57.3% (59/103) in the subdural group (P = .02) had been discharged home. Worse premorbid mRS (P = .002), subdural drain location (P = .004), and decreased consciousness at presentation (Glasgow Coma Scale<15) (P < .002) were independent predictors of a discharge destination other than home. At the 3-month follow-up, the subgaleal group exhibited a mean improvement of 0.77 ± 1.2 points, while the subdural group had a deterioration of 0.14 ± 0.8 points (P < .01). Subgaleal drain location (P < .0001), better preoperative Glasgow Coma Scale (P = .01), and worse premorbid mRS (P = .0003) were independent predictors of improved mRS at 3 months. Recurrence requiring repeat surgery were more common in the subdural (13.6% (14/103) than the subgaleal 2.9% (1/34) group, P = .12), although the absolute incidence rates remained low. CONCLUSION In patients undergoing minicraniotomy for cSDH, subgaleal drains are associated with shorter hospitalization, greater chance of discharge home, and better functional outcomes than subdural drains.
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- Sandra Li
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Wang C, Liu C. Clinical Characteristics and Prognoses of Chronic Subdural Hematoma Patients with and without Head Trauma: A Retrospective Comparative Study. World Neurosurg 2024; 182:e837-e846. [PMID: 38101546 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Head trauma is considered as the main cause of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). However, many patients develop CSDH with no identified cause. Herein, we conduct a comparative study to investigate the differences in clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of CSDH patients with and without a history of head trauma. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed CSDH patients who underwent surgical treatment in our hospital between January 2013 and December 2021. Patients were categorized into a with head trauma (WHT) group and a without head trauma (WOHT) group for comparative analysis. RESULTS A total of 219 patients were included, 119 (54.3%) cases in the WHT group and 100 (45.7%) cases in the WOHT group. More cancer patients were found in the WOHT group than in the WHT group (P = 0.045). Both at discharge and 6-month follow-up, patients in the WOHT group achieved better clinical outcomes than the WHT group cases (P = 0.025 and 0.034, respectively). Furthermore, ordered multiclass logistic regression analyses indicated that a history of head trauma (odds ratio 2.151, 95% confidence interval 1.052-4.386; P = 0.036) was a risk factor significantly related to the unfavorable outcomes at 6-month follow-ups of CSDH. However, we did not find significant differences between the 2 groups in clinical manifestations, radiological characteristics, postoperative complications, mortality, and recurrence rates. CONCLUSIONS CSDH patients with a history of head trauma may be more susceptible to unfavorable outcomes; thus, they should be carefully evaluated and given more attention during hospitalization and after discharge.
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- Chengjun Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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Yang W, Chen Q, Yao H, Zhang J, Zhang Q, Fang J, Wu G, Hu J. Predicting the progression of chronic subdural hematoma based on skull density. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1279292. [PMID: 37928152 PMCID: PMC10623350 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1279292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Objective The objective of this study was to investigate potential correlations between skull density and the progression of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). Methods Patients with unilateral CSDH were retrospectively enrolled between January 2018 and December 2022. Demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as hematoma and skull density (Hounsfield unit, Hu), were collected and analyzed. Results The study enrolled 830 patients with unilateral CSDH until the resolution of the CDSH or progressed with surgical treatment. Of the total, 488 patients (58.80%) necessitated surgical treatment. The study identified a significant correlation between the progression of CSDH and three variables: minimum skull density (MiSD), maximum skull density (MaSD), and skull density difference (SDD) (p < 0.001). Additionally, in the multivariable regression analysis, MiSD, MaSD, and SDD were independent predictors of CSDH progression. The MiSD + SDD model exhibited an accuracy of 0.88, as determined by the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, with a sensitivity of 0.77 and specificity of 0.88. The model's accuracy was validated through additional analysis. Conclusion The findings suggest a significant correlation between skull density and the CSDH progression.
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- Weijian Yang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China
- Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China
- Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Nursing, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China
- Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurocritical Care, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China
- Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China
- Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China
- Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China
- Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- National Center for Neurological Disorders, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Shanghai, China
- Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai, China
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Chen C, Xiong Y, Huang X, Guo X, Kang X, Zhou J, Pan Z, Zheng H, Zheng S, Wang L, Hu W, Zhuang L, Zheng F. Subperiosteal/subgaleal drainage vs. subdural drainage for chronic subdural hematoma: A meta-analysis of postoperative outcomes. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288872. [PMID: 37527264 PMCID: PMC10393133 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is commonly treated via surgical removal of the hematoma, placement of a routine indwelling drainage tube, and continuous drainage to ensure that the blood does not re-aggregate following removal. However, the optimal location for placement of the drainage tube remains to be determined. OBJECTIVES To aid in establishing a reference for selecting the optimal method, we compared the effects of different drainage tube placements on CSDH prognosis via a systematic review and meta-analysis of previous clinical studies. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA We searched for clinical studies comparing the outcomes of subperiosteal/subgaleal drainage (SPGD) and subdural drainage (SDD) for CSDH published in English prior to April 1, 2022. PARTICIPANTS The final analysis included 15 studies involving 4,318 patients. RESULTS Our analysis of the pooled results revealed no significant differences in recurrence rate between the SDD and SPGD groups. We also observed no significant differences in mortality or rates of postoperative complications (infection, pneumocephalus, or epilepsy) between the SDD and SPGD groups. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that the choice of SDD vs. SPGD has no significant effect on CSDH prognosis, highlighting SPGD as an alternative treatment option for CSDH.
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- Chunhui Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
- Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Division of Public Management, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China
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Hashimoto H, Maruo T, Kimoto Y, Nakamura M, Fujinaga T, Ushio Y. Burr hole locations are associated with recurrence in single burr hole drainage surgery for chronic subdural hematoma. World Neurosurg X 2023; 19:100204. [PMID: 37206059 PMCID: PMC10189492 DOI: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2023.100204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Background Various factors have been reported as risk factors for chronic subdural hematomas (CSDH) recurrence. However, few studies have quantitatively evaluated the impact of CSDH locations and burr hole positions on recurrence. This study aimed to reveal the relation between CSDH recurrence and the locations of CSDH and burr holes. Methods Initial single burr hole surgeries for CSDH with a drainage tube between April 2005 and October 2021 at Otemae Hospital were enrolled. Patients' medical records, CSDH volume, and CSDH computed tomography values (CTV) were evaluated. The locations of CSDH and burr holes were assessed using Montreal Neurological Institute coordinates. Results A total of 223 patients were enrolled, including 34 patients with bilateral CSDH, resulting in 257 surgeries investigated. The rate of CSDH recurrence requiring reoperation (RrR) was 13.5%. The RrR rate was significantly higher in patients aged ≥76 years, those with bilateral CSDH, and those with postoperative hemiplegia. In RrR, the preoperative CSDH volume was significantly larger, and CTV was significantly smaller. The locations of CSDH had no influence on recurrence. However, in RrR, the locations of burr holes were found to be more lateral and more ventral. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analysis showed that bilateral CSDH, more ventral burr hole positions, and postoperative hemiplegia were risk factors for recurrence. Conclusions The locations of burr holes are associated with CSDH recurrence. In RrR, CSDH profiles tend to show a larger volume and reduced CTV. Hemiplegia after burr hole surgery serves as a warning sign for RrR.
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- Hiroaki Hashimoto
- Department of Neurosurgery, Otemae Hospital, Osaka, Osaka, 540–0008, Japan
- Department of Neurological Diagnosis and Restoration, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, 565–0871, Japan
- Corresponding author. Department of Neurosurgery, Otemae Hospital, Osaka, 540-0008, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Otemae Hospital, Osaka, Osaka, 540–0008, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Otemae Hospital, Osaka, Osaka, 540–0008, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Otemae Hospital, Osaka, Osaka, 540–0008, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Otemae Hospital, Osaka, Osaka, 540–0008, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Otemae Hospital, Osaka, Osaka, 540–0008, Japan
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Wang C, Liu C. Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Outcomes of Super-Elderly Patients with Chronic Subdural Hematoma. World Neurosurg 2023; 173:e708-e716. [PMID: 36889636 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.02.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Surgical intervention for chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) in the extremely aged population remains a difficult challenge. This study aims to investigate the clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes after twist drill craniotomy (TDC) of CSDH in super-elderly (≥80 years) patients. METHODS A retrospective analysis of super-elderly patients with CSDH who underwent TDC treatment in our hospital between January 2013 and December 2021 was performed. Their clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes were compared with those of relatively younger patients (60-79 years). Factors that may affect functional outcomes were also investigated. RESULTS Fifty-nine super-elderly patients and 133 patients aged 60-79 years were included. The preoperative hematoma volume of the super-elderly patients was significantly larger than that of the 60-79 years group, whereas fewer super-elderly patients had headaches compared with the relatively younger counterparts. After surgical treatment using the TDC procedure, the incidence of complication and the hematoma recurrence rate were similar between the 2 groups. Moreover, according to the Markwalder score of the follow-up at 6 months after operation, the prognosis of the super-elderly group was not poorer than that of the patients of 60-79 years (P = 0.662). Preoperative dysfunction of coagulation (odds ratio, 28.421; 95% confidence interval, 1.185-681.677; P = 0.039) was an independent risk factor significantly related to unfavorable outcomes of super-elderly patients with CSDH. CONCLUSIONS Advanced age per se does not seem to be a contraindication for the operative intervention of CSDH. Surgical treatment using the TDC procedure can still provide considerable benefits for super-elderly patients with CSDH.
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- Chengjun Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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Mahmoodkhani M, Riazi A, Askari N, Mahdkhah A. Pneumocephalus without Pneumorrhachis after penetrating spinal trauma. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2023.101764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Liu T, Gao Z, Zhou J, Lai X, Chen X, Rao Q, Guo D, Zheng J, Lin F, Lin Y, Lin Z. Subdural evacuating port system with subdural thrombolysis for the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma in patients older than 80 years. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1068829. [PMID: 36873430 PMCID: PMC9975157 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1068829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Objective The subdural evacuating port system (SEPS) is a minimally invasive approach that can be performed under local anesthesia for the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). Subdural thrombolysis has been described as an exhaustive drainage strategy and found to be safe and effective for improving drainage. We aim to analyze the effectiveness of SEPS with subdural thrombolysis in patients older than 80 years. Method Consecutive patients aged ≥80 years old who presented with symptomatic CSDH and underwent SEPS followed by subdural thrombolysis between January 2014 and February 2021 were retrospectively studied. Outcome measures included complications, mortality, recurrence, and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores at discharge and 3 months. Results In total, 52 patients with CSDH in 57 hemispheres were operated on, with a mean age of 83.9 ± 3.3 years, and 40 (76.9%) patients were men. The preexisting medical comorbidities were observed in 39 patients (75.0%). Postoperative complications occurred in nine patients (17.3%), with two having significant complications (3.8%). The complications observed included pneumonia (11.5%), acute epidural hematoma (3.8%), and ischemic stroke (3.8%). One patient experienced contralateral malignant middle cerebral artery infarction and died of subsequent severe herniation, contributing to a perioperative mortality rate of 1.9%. Discharge and 3 months of favorable outcomes (mRS score 0-3) were achieved in 86.5% and 92.3% of patients, respectively. CSDH recurrence was observed in five patients (9.6%), and repeat SEPS was performed. Conclusion As an exhaustive drainage strategy, SEPS followed by thrombolysis is safe and effective with excellent outcomes among elderly patients. It is a technically easy and less invasive procedure with similar complications, mortality, and recurrence rates compared with burr-hole drainage in the literature.
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- Tianqing Liu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Longyan First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Longyan, Fujian, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Solou M, Ydreos I, Gavra M, Papadopoulos EK, Banos S, Boviatsis EJ, Savvanis G, Stavrinou LC. Controversies in the Surgical Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Systematic Scoping Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:2060. [PMID: 36140462 PMCID: PMC9498240 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12092060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is one of the most common neurosurgical entities, especially in the elderly population. Diagnosis is usually established via a head computed tomography, while an increasing number of studies are investigating biomarkers to predict the natural history of cSDH, including progression and recurrence. Surgical evacuation remains the mainstay of treatment in the overwhelming majority of cases. Nevertheless, many controversies are associated with the nuances of surgical treatment. We performed a systematic review of the literature between 2010 and 2022, aiming to identify and address the issues in cSDH surgical management where consensus is lacking. The results show ambiguous data in regard to indication, the timing and type of surgery, the duration of drainage, concomitant membranectomy and the need for embolization of the middle meningeal artery. Other aspects of surgical treatment-such as the use of drainage and its location and number of burr holes-seem to have been adequately clarified: the drainage of hematoma is strongly recommended and the outcome is considered as independent of drainage location or the number of burr holes.
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- Mary Solou
- 2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- Department of CT and MRI Imaging, “Agia Sofia” Hospital, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, 12462 Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Neurosurgery, “Attikon” University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University, Athens Medical School, 12462 Athens, Greece
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Association between postoperative pneumocephalus and chronic subdural hematoma recurrence: a single-center population-based study in Puerto Rico. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2022.101578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Zhuang Z, Chen Z, Chen H, Chen B, Zhou J, Liu A, Luo J. Using Local Anesthesia for Burr Hole Surgery of Chronic Subdural Hematoma Reduces Postoperative Complications, Length of Stay, and Hospitalization Cost: A Retrospective Cohort Study From a Single Center. Front Surg 2022; 9:783885. [PMID: 35433811 PMCID: PMC9010536 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.783885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of the current study was to compare the effects of local anesthesia (LA) and general anesthesia (GA) on the surgical process and postoperative recovery of patients with unilateral chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients with unilateral CSDH who underwent burr hole surgery between the years 2013 and 2018. Patients who received local anesthesia were allocated to the LA group, and the patients who received general anesthesia were allocated to the GA group. The clinical data, postoperative complication, length of stay, and hospitalization cost of these two groups were compared and analyzed. RESULTS Data from 105 patients was collected for this study. Fifty one patients were assigned to the LA group and 54 to GA group. The duration of anesthesia and operation of the LA group was 37.71 (10.55) min; while for the GA group the duration was 56.04 (8.37) min (p < 0.001). The time from operation to discharge in GA group was greatly longer than that in LA group [(8.51 (1.49) days vs. 10.46 (2.34) days, respectively; p < 0.001]. Hospitalization cost for LA group was 2,721.54 (504.66) USD, which was significantly lesser than that for GA patients [3,314.82 (493.52) USD; p < 0.001]. The total number of complications in LA patients was less than that in GA patients [6 vs. 29 cases, respectively; p < 0.001]. The number of patients with residual hematoma in the LA group was <that in the GA group (p = 0.014). CONCLUSION As compared to GA, LA might be a simpler, safer, and more effective method for burr hole surgery of CSDH to promote patients' recovery. However, further research is still required to confirm this conclusion.
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- Zerui Zhuang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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Lizana J, Aliaga N, Basurco A. Hematoma subdural crónico: Una patología común de manejo complejo. Surg Neurol Int 2021. [DOI: 10.25259/sni_676_2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Antecedentes:
El hematoma subdural crónico (HSDC) es una patología ampliamente estudiada, muy frecuente, sobre todo en adultos mayores; su cuadro clínico tiene una apariencia benigna y suele ir acompañado de múltiples comorbilidades asociadas a la edad, lo que resulta en un aumento de las complicaciones e incluso la muerte. Con el incremento de la expectativa de vida a nivel mundial, el uso de medicamentos antitrombóticos es cada vez más frecuente. El papel de estos fármacos en la evolución de la enfermedad como en la recurrencia, sigue siendo motivo de discusión.
Métodos:
Los autores revisaron la fisiopatología y características clínicas del HSDC. El presente artículo discute acerca de las terapéuticas actuales y las nuevas opciones de tratamiento que podrían mejorar los resultados. Este manuscrito es susceptible de cambios en el tiempo, con el desarrollo científico y tecnológico.
Resultados:
El HSDC puede ser abordado por vía quirúrgica y farmacológica; no obstante, un manejo individualizado requiere la consideracion cuidadosa de diversos factores. A pesar de los avances en el campo de la neurocirugía, la clásica trepanación craneal sigue siendo el Gold estándar en el HSDC y sobre todo en pacientes con síntomas graves. Se debe resaltar que aún hay aspectos de este procedimiento (como la localización del dren, número de drenajes, el efecto de la irrigación, la temperatura de la solución con que se irriga, etc.) que siguen siendo materia de estudio.
Conclusiones:
Entender el mecanismo de la enfermedad ha permitido explicar su historia natural y a su vez proponer nuevas alternativas de tratamiento. El manejo médico (atorvastatina, corticoides) ha generado gran interés por sus alentadores resultados preliminares. Recientemente, se ha reportado la terapia endovascular como una alternativa segura y existe gran expectativa por confirmar su efecto en estudios más grandes.
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- Jafeth Lizana
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara, Lima, Peru,
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- Department of Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, Austral University, Mariano Acosta, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara, Lima, Peru,
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Mortality and Outcome in Patients Older Than 80 Years of Age Undergoing Burr-Hole Drainage of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. World Neurosurg 2021; 150:e337-e346. [PMID: 33706018 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Chronic subdural hematoma is frequently seen within the elderly population and neurosurgeons are confronted with patients older than 80 years presenting with symptomatic chronic subdural hematoma. However, data on surgical outcome are scarce. The aim of this study is to analyze the mortality and outcome after burr-hole drainage in patients older than 80 years. METHODS This is a single-center retrospective study including patients who underwent burr-hole drainage of chronic subdural hematoma between the years 2016 and 2019. The cohort was divided into 3 age groups (80-84 years; 85-89 years; >90 years). Primary outcome was 30-day and overall mortality, whereas secondary outcome measures were recurrence rates, postoperative bleeding rates, and outcome measured by the modified ranking scale. Uni- and multivariate analysis was conducted to assess for potential risk factors for mortality, recurrence and postoperative bleeding rates. RESULTS In total, 107 patients with a mean age of 85.5 ± 3.9 years were included. Mortality rate was less than 10% in each group, showing no significant difference between them (P = 0.455). No significant difference in recurrence and postoperative bleeding rates was seen (P = 0.491 and P = 0.532). Modified Ranking scale score differed significantly at release, whereas at follow-up no difference was seen. After uni- and multivariate analysis, age was not correlated with higher recurrence, postoperative bleeding, or mortality rates. Preoperative midline shift was found to be an independent risk factor for recurrence. CONCLUSIONS In patients older than 80 years undergoing burr-hole drainage for chronic subdural hematoma, age was not directly correlated with higher recurrence, postoperative bleeding, or mortality rates.
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