Factors influencing the outcome in acute subdural haematoma. A review of 330 cases.
A series of 330 consecutive patients with acute subdural haematomas has been selected to analyze the clinical signs which influence the outcome. To assure a uniformity, the material dates from before the CT era. Four main factors have been selected: age, pupillary changes, dynamics of the clinical development, and the state of consciousness. The importance and the characteristics of different factors are discussed. A simple grading system, which was used as a prognostic orientation guide, is presented. Finally, some prognostic conclusions are made.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003244:Consciousness Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012025:Reflex, Pupillary