Extradural hematoma management: A case-control study with historical controls reassessing the 'zero mortality' goal.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Extradural hematoma (EDH) remains a significant cause of mortality following traumatic brain injury (TBI), although fatality rates have declined. This study examines whether improvements in a regional trauma and neurosurgical care system over four decades have enabled the achievement of the long-standing goal of "zero mortality" in surgically treated EDH.

Research question

Has the evolution of a regional trauma and neurosurgical care system over four decades reduced mortality and moved towards the 'zero mortality' goal in surgically treated extradural hematomas?

Materials and methods

We retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent surgery for EDH at our institution between 2011 and 2021. Demographic, clinical, and radiological data were collected a

SUBMITTER: Marchesini N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12917510 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature