September 25, 2009 — Results from a randomized controlled trial have confirmed that a drain drastically reduces subdural hematoma recurrence and mortality rates at 6 months. The study appears in this ...

A randomized trial of embolization of the middle meningeal artery after surgery for chronic subdural hematoma shows striking results, with a major drop in recurrence rates.

Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is one of the most common neurosurgical conditions, particularly among the elderly, with an ...

Injection of a substance to block an artery feeding the dura (protective sack around the brain) along with surgery to remove pooled blood reduced the risk that patients will require repeat surgery ...

A new study reveals that drainage of cerebrospinal fluid through the spine could help improve outcomes for patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). For patients with chronic subdural ...

A 48 year-old man became drowsy and confused after a car accident. He had a large bruise over the right temporal region. Subdural Hematoma (Subacute). Axial CT scans. Note the isointense right sudural ...

An 88 year-old man developed mild right sided weakness and a subtle aphasia over 3 days. Subdural Hematoma (Acute on Chronic). Axial CT scans without contrast. Note the crescent shape overlying and ...

Your body's circulatory system is a wondrous thing. It's made up of blood vessels that carry blood to and from your heart and also pumps blood to your lungs so you can breathe. It helps grow and ...