Subdural Hematoma

A novel imaging analysis technique registered a high degree of sensitivity and specificity in identifying both presence and type of subdural hematoma, or SDH, data from a comparative analysis show.

In older adults with traumatic brain injury and acute subdural hematoma, early neurosurgical intervention resulted in the highest 30-day mortality rates, while delayed surgery yielded better outcomes.

Researchers observed no improvement in functional outcomes in patients with acute subdural hematoma who underwent surgical evacuation compared with initial conservative treatment, according to a study published in The Lancet Neurology.

Use of selective and nonselective serotonin reuptake inhibitors appeared associated with a small increased risk for subdural hematoma, according to results of a nationwide, case-control study.