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ArticleKorean journal of neurotrauma2019

Delayed Operation of Acute Subdural Hematoma in Subacute Stage by Trephine Drainage using Urokinase.

Hyeon Gu Kang, Kyu Yong Cho, Rae Seop Lee, Jun Seob Lim

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Article in Korean journal of neurotrauma, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Hyeon Gu KangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kwangju Christian Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0504-1234
Kyu Yong ChoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kwangju Christian Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4695-8188
Rae Seop LeeDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kwangju Christian Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.
Jun Seob LimDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kwangju Christian Hospital, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2903-8956
Kwangju Christian Hospital · KR

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Abstract

objectiveThe principle operation of acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) is a craniotomy with hematoma removal, but a trephination with hematoma evacuation may be another method in selected cases. Trephine drainage was performed for ASDH patients in subacute stage using urokinase (UK) instillation, and its results were evaluated.

methodsBetween January 2016 and December 2018, the trephine evacuation using UK was performed in 9 patients. The interval between injury and operation was from 1 to 2 weeks. We underwent a burr hole trephination with drainage initially, and waited until the flow of liquefied hematoma stopped, then instilled UK for the purpose of clot liquefaction.

resultsThe mean age of patients was 71.6 years (range, 38-90 years). The cause of ASDH was trauma in 8 cases, and supposed a complication of anticoagulant medication in 1 case. Four out of 8 patients took antiplatelet medications and one of them was a chronic alcoholism. The range of the Glasgow Coma Scale score before surgery was from 13 to 15. Most of patients, main symptom was headache at admission. The Glasgow Outcome Scale score was 5 in 8 cases and 3 in 1 case.

conclusionIt is thought to be a useful operation method in selected patients with ASDH that the subdural drainage in subacute stage with UK instillation. This method might be another useful option for the patients with good mental state regardless of age and the patients with a risk of bleeding due to antithrombotic medications.

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Acute subdural hematomaChronic subdural hematomaTrephinationUrokinase

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PMID31720263
PMCPMC6826092
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