Case report: 82-year old patient with chronic subdural hematoma (SDH)
Ngudi Waluyo Regional General Hospital, Blitar, Indonesia.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(01), 137–144
Publication history:
Received on 21 November 2023; revised on 28 December 2023; accepted on 31 December 2023
Abstract:
Background: Chronic Subdural Hematoma (CSDH) is commonly found on elderly and appears to be increasing within the last decades. Not only associated with substantial morbidity and mortality, CSDH also increases financial burden, thus appropriate treatment is required for better outcomes.
Case Presentation: 82-year-old patient is admitted with the chief complaint of decrease in consciousness since 12 hours before admission. The family also complained an untreated left hemiparesis since one week prior to the admission. Patient also complained pain when straightening the right leg before losing consciousness.
Summary: CSDH is a common neurosurgical case amongst elderly. Burr-hole drainage is the preferred technique to treat the condition. Follow up after the treatment is recommended as recurrence is quite common.
Keywords:
Chronic Subdural Hematoma; CT scan; External Ventricular Drainage; Burr-hole drainage; Head trauma
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