Chronic subdural haematoma in the elderly
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Chronic subdural haematoma is predominantly a disease of the elderly. It usually follows a minor trauma. A history of direct trauma to the head is absent in up to half the cases. The common manifestations are altered mental state and focal neurological deficit. Neurological state at the time of diagnosis is the most important prognostic factor. Morbidity and mortality is higher in the elderly but outcome is good in patients who undergo neurosurgical intervention.
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A prospective study of chronic subdural haematomas in elderly patients.
OBJECTIVE to study clinical features and prognosis of older people with chronic subdural haematoma who present to an elderly medicine department rather than a neurosurgical unit. DESIGN prospective descriptive study with immediate and 6-month follow-up. SUBJECTS patients aged 75 and over with chronic subdural haematoma presenting to an elderly medicine service, selected on the basis of age ...
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