Jamie F M Brannigan, Conor S Gillespie, Gideon Adegboyega, Matthew Watson, Keng Siang Lee, Adele Mazzoleni, Edward Goacher, Orla Mantle, Vian Omar, Githmi Gamage, Alvaro Yanez Touzet, Oliver Mowforth, Will Thomas, James Uprichard, Peter J Hutchinson, Daniel J Stubbs, Benjamin M Davies
A chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a collection of aged blood between the dura and the brain, typically treated with surgical evacuation. Many patients with CSDH have comorbidities requiring the use of antithrombotic medications. The optimal management of these medications in the context of CSDH remains unknown, as the risk of recurrence must be carefully weighed against the risk of vaso-occlusive events. To better understand these risks and inform the development of clinical practice guidelines, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis...
April 8, 2024: British Journal of Neurosurgery