Immediate perioperative safety and resource utilization of stand-alone middle meningeal artery embolization and stand-alone surgical evacuation for chronic subdural hematoma.

ABSTRACT: ObjectiveRandomized trials will ultimately determine whether stand-alone middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) is effective in preventing the recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH). We therefore characterized in-hospital complications, length of stay, and discharge disposition among adults undergoing stand-alone MMAE for non-traumatic cSDH in the United States.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort analysis using the National Inpatient Sample (2016-2022) to identify adult patients (≥18 years) with a primary diagnosis of nontraumatic cSDH. Primary outcomes included inpatient complications, non-home discharge (NHD), and extended length of stay (eLOS). 1:5 Propensity score matching (PSM) and multivariable regression were adjusted for baseline differences, including demograph

SUBMITTER: Gajjar AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12417450 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature