Subperiosteal/subgaleal drainage vs. subdural drainage for chronic subdural hematoma: A meta-analysis of postoperative outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

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)

SUBMITTER: Chen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10393133 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature