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Subdural Hematomas in Adults and Children
Sinan Sağıroğlu1, Mehmet Turgut1,2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Aydın Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine, Efeler, Aydın, Turkey.
Advances and Technical Standards in Neurosurgery
|June 15, 2023
Summary
Subdural hematoma, a common neurosurgical condition with acute, subacute, and chronic forms, requires management focused on neural decompression. This review details current treatment options for subdural hematoma, considering diverse etiologies.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Subdural hematoma (SDH) is a frequent neurosurgical diagnosis.
- SDH presents in acute, subacute, and chronic forms.
- Etiologies include trauma, anticoagulation, arterial rupture, and idiopathic causes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current management strategies for subdural hematoma.
- To highlight the goals of neurosurgical intervention in SDH.
- To present up-to-date treatment options for diverse SDH presentations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of up-to-date management options for subdural hematoma.
- Analysis of different approaches based on etiology and clinical presentation.
- Synthesis of current neurosurgical practices for SDH.
Main Results:
- Management varies significantly with the etiology of the subdural hematoma.
- Key objectives include neural decompression and perfusion restoration.
- Multiple therapeutic strategies exist for various SDH subtypes.
Conclusions:
- Effective subdural hematoma management necessitates tailored approaches.
- Understanding the diverse causes is crucial for optimal treatment selection.
- This review provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary SDH interventions.
