Postoperative complications of chronic subdural hematomas: prevention and treatment

Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2000 Jul;11(3):547-52.

Abstract

The treatment of chronic subdural hematoma seems simple and effective; however, postoperative complications like recurrence of hematoma, pneumocephalus brain collapse, and intracervical hemorrhage still occur in some patients, and these complications are dependent on surgical technique, patient's age, and preexisting morbidity.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Factors