Acute subdural haematoma in the elderly: to operate or not to operate? A systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes following surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Acute subdural haematoma (ASDH) is a devastating pathology commonly found on CT brain scans of patients with traumatic brain injury. The role of surgical intervention in the elderly has been increasingly questioned due to its associated morbidity and mortality. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to quantify the mortality and functional outcomes associated with surgical management of ASDH in the elderly was performed.

Design/setting

A multidatabase literature search between January 1990 and May 2020, and meta-analysis of proportions was performed to quantify mortality and unfavourable outcome (Glasgow Outcome scale 1-3; death/ severe disability) rates.

Participants

Studies reporting patients aged 60 years or older.

Interven

SUBMITTER: Manivannan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8647543 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature