Journal of Practical Medicine  2004;484(8):53-55

Diagnosis and results of surgery for 39 patients with chronic post-traumatic subdural haematoma treated at the 103 Hospital

Vu Van Hoe

Keywords

Subdural haematoma

Country

Viet Nam

Language

Vietnamese

Abstract

Review 39 patients with chronic post-traumatic subdural haematoma, who were treated at the 103 Hospital between January 2000 and July 2003. CT scan is a good method of diagnosis and select surgery. The methods of surgery concluded: Burr-hole cranniostomy for haematoma evacuation and irrigation and closed-system drainge are safe and effective method for treatment. Results: 92.3% patients with good outcome, recurrence occurred in 2 cases, airway injection in 2 cases, there wasn't death.