Exteriorization of the subdural pocket for chronic recurrent subdural hematoma.
The author describes a new operative method for treating chronic recurrent subdural hematoma. The subdural pocket is exteriorized so that it is in continuity with the subgaleal space through a limited extradural pocket and an L-shaped linear craniectomy. This procedure has been carried out in two patients with recurrent chronic subdural hematoma, both of whom made complete recoveries despite initial recurrence of the subdural hematoma.
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Neurosurgical Service, University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
D002908:Chronic Disease; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000379:methods; D012008:Recurrence