Surgical Management of Chronic Subdural Hematoma in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a form of intracranial hemorrhage common in older adults. Optimal treatment remains controversial. We conducted a systematic review to identify surgical thresholds, characterize outcomes, and delineate critical considerations in the surgical management of older adults in order to summarize the evidence supporting the best contemporary management of cSDH.

Methods

A systematic review exploring surgical management of cSDH among individuals aged 65 years and older was conducting by searching the PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases for articles in English. Abstracts from articles were read and selected for full-text review according to a priori criteria. Relevant full-text articles were analyzed for bibliographic data, aim, study de

SUBMITTER: Shlobin NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8277090 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature