Clinical outcome of subdural versus subgaleal drain after burr-hole drainage for chronic subdural hematoma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is commonly treated by burr-hole drainage with subgaleal or subdural drain insertion, mostly based on surgeon's preference. We analyzed the recurrence rate and clinical outcomes after burr-hole drainage for CSDH and subdural or subgaleal drain insertion in a single center, retrospective cohort study.

Methods

700 cases of burr-hole drainage for CSDH between 2017 and 2022 were included. Subdural drain insertion was compared to subgaleal drain insertion. The primary outcome were the rates of recurrence and reoperation. The secondary outcomes consisted of morbidity, postoperative complications, and mortality.

Results

Baseline characteristics were comparable. The recurrence and reoperation rate after subdural drainage were respec

SUBMITTER: Carter SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11527894 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature