Randomised controlled trial of the use of drains versus no drains after burr hole evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma

Randomised controlled trial of the use of drains versus no drains after burr hole evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma

Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality which is often amenable to surgical drainage. The majority of patients recover rapidly after surgical intervention, but 5% to 30% experience recurrence. Although the use of drains after burr hole evacuation may lowe...

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Main Authors: Santarius, T., Ganesan, D., Kirkpatrick, P.J., Chia, H.L., Jalloh, I., Peter, S., Richards, H.K., Marcus, H., Parker, R.A., Price, S.J., Kirollos, R.W., Hutchinson, P.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2009
Subjects:
R Medicine (General)
RD Surgery
RK Dentistry
Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/10175/1/Randomized_Controlled_Trial_of_the_Use_of_Drains.pdf

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