Glucocorticoids in the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma

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Published September 13, 2019
Allan J. Drapkin
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, New Jersey

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36593/rev.chil.neurocir.v44i2.24

Abstract

Fifty-three consecutive adult patients treated for chronic subdural hematoma with the addition of glucocorticoids in their management
are reviewed. The current understanding of the pathogenesis of chronic subdural hematoma and the mechanism by which glucocorticoids might improve its prognosis is discussed. Clinical results of this therapeutic regimen are presented and if compared with other series where chronic subdural hematomas were treated without the addition of glucocorticoids, it would appear that glucocorticoids deserve a place in the management of chronic subdural hematoma.

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Keywords

Chronic subdural hematoma, Corticosteroids

Issue
Vol. 44 No. 2 (2018)
Section
Original Article

How to Cite

Glucocorticoids in the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma. (2019). Revista Chilena De Neurocirugía, 44(2), 136-139. https://doi.org/10.36593/rev.chil.neurocir.v44i2.24