Chronic subdural hematoma in elderly patients over 80

Eighty cases of chronic subdural haematomas (SDN) in elderly patients lover 80 year-old) are reported retrospectively. The estimated incidence of the disease Is 17 cases per 10(5) per year The main presenting symptoms were co nfusion and impaired mentation. Surgical treatment was performed in all pat ients. Biological disorders deserved particular attention in the elderly SD H population. Complications occurred in 10 % of patients, and recurrence of SDN was noted in 5 % of patients. After their hospital discharge, 85 % of patients returned to their previous neurological status. In this stony, the age of patients did not appear to be a poor prognostic factor.