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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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The Hospital Schwabing Munich is one of the oldest medical facilities in the Schwabing region with a history of over 100 years. The hospital is proud of the excellent state-of-the-art equipment, modern infrastructure, highly professional medical personnel and location in a picturesque park area. The medical complex is the academ
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Cologne-Merheim ranks among the top German medical centers! The health facility is an academic hospital of Witten/Herdecke University, which gives patients access to the very latest developments in European medicine. The Hospital Cologne-Merheim positions itself as a maximu
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Hospital Kassel
Hospital Kassel
Overall rating9.9 / 10
The Hospital Kassel is a progressive medical facility with a huge medical team, which provides high-quality medical services in all branches of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the regional medical Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding, which unites 5 top-class medical centers, including specialized rehabilitation clinics. With
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The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible
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The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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The Hirslanden Clinic La Colline Geneva is a multidisciplinary medical facility, where the patient will benefit from an impeccable quality of medical service, responsive care and a humane attitude. The clinic provides both inpatient treatment and outpatient care. There are 67 beds available for hospitalization. The basis of succ
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Nuremberg Hospital
Nuremberg Hospital
Overall rating9 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Nuremberg Hospital ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest, highly specialized medical centers in Europe and positions itself as the maximum care hospital. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University
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The Hirslanden Clinic Aarau enjoys the status of one of the largest and most successful private medical facilities in Bern and Zurich. The clinic is part of the Hirslanden Network known in Europe, which is a provider of first-class medical services in Switzerland. The main areas of specialization of the clinic in Aarau include c
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The Asklepios Municipal Hospital Bad Wildungen positions itself as a modern medical facility, which is focused on the provision of high-quality medical services using state-of-the-art medical technologies and advanced treatment methods. The hospital pays great attention to an individual approach to each patient, which is the bas
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The Westpfalz Hospital Kaiserslautern is a modern maximum care medical facility, which guarantees a patient high professionalism, impeccable quality of medical care and a humane attitude. The hospital has more than 25 specialized departments and institutes, whose tasks include accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of almo
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Today, many people prefer healthcare in Europe, for example, in Switzerland. Medical infrastructure and a wide range of medical services in Swiss clinics, including Klinik Stephanshorn, provide optimal medical services. Our clinic offers exactly the treatment that meets all the parameters and the individual needs of the patient.
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The Helios Hospital Hildesheim positions itself as an advanced provider of high-quality medical services at the European level. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Hannover Medical School, thanks to which it can successfully introduce the very latest medical achievements into clinical practice. The hospital is di
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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The Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna Lucerne is a private medical facility, the primary task of which is to provide excellent quality medical services in accordance with the standards of modern medicine. The history of the clinic has more than 100 years, so it has gained a strong reputation not only in Switzerland, but also far beyond
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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