OBJECTIVES To estimate the risks of and identify predictors for recurrent subdural haematoma in surgically and conservatively treated patients. METHODS The cohort comprised all individuals diagnosed with a first-time subdural hematoma in Denmark 1996-2011. Information on potential predictors was retrieved from the Danish health registers. Cumulative recurrence risks were estimated using the A...

OBJECTIVE To survey neurosurgical practices in the treatment of chronic and subacute subdural hematoma in the Canadian adult population. METHODS We developed and administered a questionnaire to Canadian Neurosurgeons with questions relating to the management of chronic and subacute subdural hematoma. Our sampling frame included all neurosurgery members of the Canadian Neurosurgical Society. ...

PROBLEM Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of epilepsy. We need to understand its frequency and its contribution to the total spectrum of the convulsive disorders. METHODS A review of selected articles dealing with epilepsy after brain trauma was undertaken. RESULTS The number of epidemiologic studies of posttraumatic seizures has increased substantially over the past 40-50 years...

An 8-year-old, spayed female Dalmatian with a history of seizures was evaluated for cervical pain and bilateral scleral hemorrhages. Diagnostic evaluations revealed a mass displacing the ventral brainstem on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The mass was surgically removed and histologically confirmed to be a hematoma. The dog's neurological signs resolved completely after surgery. Although ext...

A 70-year-old male presented with rapid neurological deterioration and fever 3 months after suffering a closed head trauma. He underwent craniotomy for possible subdural empyema based on computed tomography and clinical findings. Dural incision revealed an outer membrane typical of chronic subdural hematoma which covered a clear, yellowish fluid containing Campylobacter fetus. Histological exam...

background & importance: chronic subdural hematoma (csh) is one of the most frequent intracranial hemorrhages in adults. however, gold standard treatment of csh is not yet defined. since the 80’s, closed drainage is a standard among techniques using drains because the open type has been incriminated in high rates of postoperative infections. however, closed drainage requires materiel which is s...

 ABSTRACT Background: High resolution CT scan has made early diagnosis of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) easier. Posttraumatic intraventricular hemorrhage has been reported to a greater extent because of the CT scan. Methods: 904 patients were admitted in the NSICU from March 2001 to March 2002 with severe closed head injury, of those only 31 patients with intraventricular hemorrhage (GCS le...

Background: Subdural hematoma in infants is a challenging condition. Acute subdural hematomas can cause intracranial hypertension and midline shift, but decompressive craniotomies young patients have shown promising results with specific complications this age group. Hinge craniotomy an old technique used many neurosurgical procedures associated elevated pressure. The objective of study to repo...

OBJECTIVES The onset of chronic subdural hematoma may be associated with direct or indirect minor injuries to the head or a poorly repaired vascular injury. Endothelial progenitor cells happen to be one of the key factors involved in hemostasis and vascular repair. This study was designed to observe the levels of endothelial progenitor cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other indicators i...