Multiple Density Subdural Hematomas

Divye Prakash  Tiwari; Vivek  Sharma; Janak  Raj

doi:10.4236/ojmn.2014.41004

Divye Prakash Tiwari, Vivek Sharma^*, Janak Raj

Abstract: The chronic subdural hematoma is a well known entity in old age and the treatment is very challenging. Treatment protocol depends upon the radiological finding. The loculation and multilayering indicates the bleeding at multiple times and respectively found in 13.2% and 13.6%, which was more common in patients more than 75 years. Burr hole evacuation was the treatment of choice except in recurrent cases where craniotomy was performed.

Keywords: Chronic Subdural Hematoma; Computed Tomography; Burr Hole; Loculation; Head Injury

Cite this paper: D. Tiwari, V. Sharma and J. Raj, "Multiple Density Subdural Hematomas," Open Journal of Modern Neurosurgery, Vol. 4 No. 1, 2014, pp. 19-22. doi: 10.4236/ojmn.2014.41004.

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