A review of the management of chronic subdura haematoma
Authors:
MORGAN Eghosa
Publication Type: Journal article
Journal: Tropicaljournal Of Medicine & Dental Practice
ISSN Number:
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Abstract
Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) commonly
refereed as the great mimicker and it is a slow
evolving blood collection located between the dura
and the arachnoid layer which is surrounded by a
capsule. It mainly affects elderly male individuals.
Computerized tomography scan of the brain is the
investigation of choice and surgery is the mainstay
of treatment. Recurrence of CSDH is the most
common complication and this is an important point
in neurosurgical parlance and accounts for 10-
20% of post-operative complications