title: Acute subdural haematomas: aetiology, pathology and outcome.
abstract: The aetiology, mechanisms of haemorrhage and results of treatment of a series of 63 consecutive cases of acute subdural haematoma are presented. Forty-six cases were due to trauma (46% mortality) and 17 cases were non-traumatic (41% mortality). Only 15 patients overall (24%) made a good recovery. The various mechanisms of venous and arterial bleeding leading to subdural haematoma are reviewed and the importance of brain swelling as a determinant of fatal outcome is stressed.
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Blumbergs
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: North
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000150:complications; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications; D002539:Cerebral Arterial Diseases / Q000150:complications; D002536:Cerebral Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D002550:Cerebral Veins / Q000293:injuries; D002648:Child; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged