The impact of computed tomography on the treatment of chronic subdural haematoma.
Twenty four consecutive patients with chronic subdural haematoma were treated by burr hole evacuation. Pre-operative and post-operative CT scans were performed and all patients developed a re-collection of fluid within the first week. This did not adversely influence clinical improvement and resolved spontaneously.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003399:Craniotomy; D005260:Female; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed