Management and outcome of chronic subdural haematoma

ABSTRACT

To analyze overall outcome in chronic subdural haematoma and study the results of different surgical methods employed to treat this condition. This prospective, descriptive observational study was carried in the Department of Neurosurgery, Nishtar Medical College and Hospital, Multan from October 2007 to April 2008. A total of 60 patients were included in the study. Out of 60 patients, 44 [73%] were male and 16 [27%] were female. 60% patients presented with history of minor trauma to he head in road traffic accidents, falls and slips in bath rooms of different durations, usually more than 2 weeks. The chronic subdural haematoma is a surgical lesion. The burr-holes aspiration under local anesthesia is the perfect surgical method in most of the cases