Predictors of Chronic Subdural Hematoma Recurrence Following Surgical Intervention: A Review of the Recent Literature?

Abstract

Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is an increasingly common neurosurgical condition worldwide. Surgical evacuation is the mainstay of treatment, but re-operation is necessary in 10-20% of patients due to hematoma recurrence. Though risk factors for CSDH formation are welldescribed, there is less consensus regarding CSDH recurrence, due in part to variations in operative procedure and follow-up protocols.