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ArticleWiener klinische Wochenschrift2020

Management and outcome of traumatic subdural hematoma in 47 infants and children from a single center.

Harald Binder, Thomas M Tiefenboeck, Marek Majdan, Micha Komjati, Rupert Schuster, Stefan Hajdu, Johannes Leitgeb

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  2. Subdural hematoma as a complication of endoscopic third ventriculostomy in a pediatric patient: a case report and literature review.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2025
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Harald BinderDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
Thomas M TiefenboeckDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria. thomas.tiefenboeck@meduniwien.ac.at.
Marek MajdanInternational Neurotrauma Research Organization, Vienna, Austria.
Micha KomjatiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sacred Heart Hospital of Jesus, Vienna, Austria.
Rupert SchusterDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
Stefan HajduDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
Johannes LeitgebDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a frequent cause of mortality and acquired neurological impairment in children. It is hypothesized, that with the adequate treatment of SDH in children and adolescence, excellent clinical and functional outcomes can be achieved. The aim of this study was to present the severity and outcome of traumatic SDH in children and adolescence as well as to analyze differences between patients treated surgically and conservatively.

methodsIn this study 47 infants and children with a subdural hematoma (SDH) were treated between 1992 and 2010 at a single level-one trauma center. Data regarding accident, treatment and outcomes were collected retrospectively. To classify the outcomes the Glasgow outcome scale (GOS) scores at hospital discharge and at follow-up visits were used. Severity of SDH was classified according to the Rotterdam score.

resultsIn total, 47 cases were treated (21 surgically, 26 conservatively), with 10 patients needing delayed surgery. Overall, 89% of the patients were able to leave hospital, 5 patients died, 2 patients (5%) within 24 h, another 2 (5%) after 48 h and 1 (2%) within 7 days. In 25 patients (53%) a good recovery was recorded at the last follow-up visit. Outcome was mainly influenced by the following factors: age, severity of TBI, and neurological status. Overall, in 70% good clinical and neurological outcomes could be achieved.

conclusionThe results of this study confirmed that pediatric SDH is a rare, but serious condition. Despite a poor prognosis, most patients could be treated with good outcomes, given that the choice of treatment is correct.

trial registrationResearch registry 2686.

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Brain Injuries, TraumaticHematoma, SubduralChildFemaleGlasgow Coma ScaleGlasgow Outcome ScaleHumansInfantMalePrognosisRetrospective StudiesTrauma CentersGlasgow coma scaleOutcomePrognostic factorsRotterdam scoreTraumatic brain injury

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PMCPMC7518988

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