Causes, epidemiology, and risk factors of chronic subdural hematoma

Authors
Chen, JCT Levy, ML
Citation
Jct. Chen et Ml. Levy, Causes, epidemiology, and risk factors of chronic subdural hematoma, NEUROSURG C, 11(3), 2000, pp. 399
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
NEUROSURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
10423680 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
1042-3680(200007)11:3<399:CEARFO>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
Chronic subdural hematoma is an important reversible cause of dementia and disability in the elderly. A sufficiently high level of clinical suspicion and prompt radiographic evaluation may allow for timely treatment to avoid poor outcomes. Thankfully, the routine use of computed tomographic scanning in most emergency facilities has made the diagnosis of these lesions commo nplace.