The number of burr holes and use of a drain do not interfere with surgical results of chronic subdural hematomas

The number of burr holes and use of a drain do not interfere with surgical results of chronic subdural hematomas

ABSTRACT Burr hole evacuation has been the most frequently-used procedure for the treatment of chronic subdural hematomas (CSDH). Objective: To evaluate whether the use of a drain and/or the number of burr holes for treatment of CSDH modifies the rates of recurrence and complications. Methods: A r...

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Main Authors: Lindolfo Carlos Heringer, Ulysses de Oliveira Sousa, Matheus Fernandes de Oliveira, Aline Silva Nunes, Katiusa de Abreu Alves, Maria Luiza Zancanaro, Ricardo Vieira Botelho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO)
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Subjects:
hematoma, subdural
recurrence
trephining
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2017001100809&lng=en&tlng=en

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