Regional cerebral blood flow in patients with chronic subdural hematomas.
Cerebral blood flow (CBF) was measured by the intra-arterial 133Xenon method in seven patients, aged 55 to 76 years, with chronic subdural hematomas. Before operation, CBF was reduced to an average of 31 ml/100g/min, range 24-38 ml/100g/min. One to 3 weeks after operation, when all had improved, CBF averaged 38 ml/100g/min, range 34-43 ml/100g/min. The reduction of CBF was probably secondary to a reduced metabolic demand. Clinical improvement continued for months after operation.
D000368:Aged; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010313:Partial Pressure; D012212:Rheology; D013997:Time Factors
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