Management of chronic subdural haenatoma: a study of 31 cases

ABSTRACT

A study of chronic subdural haematomas seen in 31 patients over 5 years at Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur, is presented. All haematomas were drained through burr-holes. Two patients had reaccumulation of the haematoma, one had pneumocephalus and another developed seizures. The results were satisfactory in over 85% of patients. CSH most commonly occurs in elderly males. It can be treated satisfactorily by drainage through burr-holes with minimal morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis is important as poor results are directly related to neurological condition of the patient at presentation. The clinician should advise CT scan of brain in all suspected cases