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The clinical differences between traumatic and NOS chronic subdural hematoma

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a common neurologic disorder with increasing incidence, which can be preceded by head trauma or occur in the absence of trauma. In order to deeply understand the clinical characteristics of this disease, we conducted this retrospective study to explore the clinical differences between traumatic and not otherwise specified (NOS) CSDH. Methods: According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 168 traumatic CSDH patients and 133 NOS CSDH patients were recruited from January 2015 to October 2023 in our cohort. The collected data and compared parameters including baseline clinical features and radiological outcomes of hematoma within 24 h of hospital admission, as well as the treatment method and clinical outcome of traumatic and NOS CSDH patients. Results: > 0.05). Conclusion: Traumatic CSDH patients were more likely to be asymptomatic or have seizures, while NOS CSDH were more common in elder people and in individuals with the history of taking anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs. The treatment methods and clinical outcomes were similar in traumatic and NOS CSDH patients.

Source: Frontiers in Neurology

DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1453629

Authors: Yongxiang Yang, Xiansong Zhu, Tao Yang, Kexia Fan, Jingmin Cheng, Yuan Ma

Institutions: Chengdu Military General Hospital, Southwest Jiaotong University

Language: English

Topic: Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295