Global prevalence and incidence of chronic subdural hematoma: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is one of the most common conditions in neurosurgery. However, its epidemiology remains poorly investigated.

Research question

To systematically evaluate all available evidence on the global prevalence and incidence of cSDH from 1970 to 2022.

Methods

A systematic review according to PRISMA guidelines using PubMed, Cochrane, and EMBASE was conducted on articles from 1970 to 2022. Studies reporting regional-to-national incidence or prevalence were included. Studies were graded based on quality of evidence.

Results

6253 articles were identified, 18 meeting inclusion criteria. Seven articles reported surgical incidence and 11 provided incidence based on imaging or clinical findings. Six additional articles were evaluate

SUBMITTER: Dziho A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12720100 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature