Intracranial puncture and drainage in treatment of chronic subdural hematoma / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the prevention and treatment for complications of chronic subdural hematoma using intracranial puncture and drainage. Methods Clinical data of 210 cases of chronic subdural hematoma treated by puncture and drainage were studied retrospectively. Results The cure rate was 97 1% (204/210), the recurrence rate was 7 1% (15/210), the incidence of complications was 14 3% (30/210), and the mortality, 0 95% (2/210). Conclusions Intracranial puncture and drainage for chronic subdural hematoma is safe, simple and effective. Prompt and proper treatment for complications encountered is required to obtain an excellent therapeutic effect.