Randomised controlled trial of the use of drains versus no drains after burr hole evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma

• Main Authors: Santarius, T., Ganesan, D., Kirkpatrick, P.J., Chia, H.L., Jalloh, I., Peter, S., Richards, H.K., Marcus, H., Parker, R.A., Price, S.J., Kirollos, R.W., Hutchinson, P.J.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RD Surgery; RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/10175/1/Randomized_Controlled_Trial_of_the_Use_of_Drains.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/10175/; http://www.neurosurgery-online.com

Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality which is often amenable to surgical drainage. The majority of patients recover rapidly after surgical intervention, but 5% to 30% experience recurrence. Although the use of drains after burr hole evacuation may lowe...