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Treatment of Subdural Brain Hematoma

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Craniotomy and surgical removal of subdural brain hematoma
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniver
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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University Hospital Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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University Hospital Essen

University Hospital Essen

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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About the disease

Subdural brain hematoma is a condition, when blood builds up outside the brain. Bleeding usually occurs between the layers of tissues that surround the brain. Such bleeding creates pressure on the brain, which can result in loss of consciousness or even death, that's why subdural hematomas are so dangerous. It is usually caused by head injuries or traumas, when blood vessels that run over the brain are torn. Subdural brain hematoma can occur after a sharp blow on the head, fall or car crash. According to American site MedScape, 72% cases of acute brain hematoma are caused by falls and assault and 24% by car accidents. There are two types of subdural hematoma: acute and chronic. Chronic brain hematoma can develop in people with bleeding disorder or caused by blood thinning drugs. Chronic brain hematoma can also be caused by shrinkage of brain, common only in the elderly.

Symptoms

  • Headache
  • Sudden loss of consciousness
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Behavioral changes
  • Drowsiness
  • Apathy
  • Seizures

In most cases such symptoms appear in the matter of 72 hours after a person experienced head injury. In some cases subdural hematoma can develop 3-7 days before it becomes apparent. Chronic hematoma can be latent for several weeks before manifesting itself. 

Diagnosis

  • MRI or CT scan are the most usually used diagnostic devices, as they can create the image of the brain and show if there is buildup of blood in its tissues. They also create images of the skull.
  • X-Ray of the skull can also show changes in the brain, which can occur because of subdural hematoma.
  • Angiography is used much more rarely. During this procedure a catheter is inserted into the groin and then threaded to the brain to show the blood flow.

Treatment

If subdural hematoma is not severe and diagnosis confirmed that it is not dangerous, person may only have to stay in the hospital for observation until hematoma disappears on its own. During this period patient needs to undergo continuous imaging tests to control the hematoma.  

  • Craniotomy and surgical removal of the hematoma is used to reduce the pressure on the brain and remove the blood buildup. During the procedure part of the skull is temporarily removed to let the surgeon access the hematoma.
  • Burr hole trephination is a procedure, when a hole is made in the skull to suck out blood excess.
  • Surgical decompression of the brain is recommended if the size of hematoma exceeds 1 cm in thickness.

Overall, you will have to stay in the hospital for several days after the surgery to completely restore all of your brain functions.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko