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Pathophysiology of Evolution and Recurrence of Chronic Subdural Hematoma

2000; Elsevier BV; Volume: 11; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s1042-3680(18)30105-0

1558-1349

Jack E. Wilberger,

Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

Although the pathophysiology of the development, propagation, and recurrence of current subdural hematoma remains debatable, fundamental management strategies may be formulated to optimize outcomes. Effective drainage by whatever surgical means, removal of offending membranes when appropriate, and maximization of postoperative physiologic parameters are based on the best available current pathophysiologic information.