ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2021
Outcomes of craniotomies for chronic subdural hematoma in Sierra Leone.
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Abstract
introductionchronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is not uncommon in sub-Saharan Africa and has a striking morbidity and mortality if not managed adequately. With the limited number of neurosurgeons in resource poor countries, general surgeons should be trained in the skills of craniotomy and burr-hole craniostomy.
methodswe conducted a retrospective review of all medical records of patients with cSDH, who underwent flap craniotomy at the Choithrams Memorial Hospital, Sierra Leone, between January 2016 and March 2018. The case notes, operative records and computerized axial tomography (CT) scans were reviewed and all pertinent data extracted. All patients were jointly managed post operatively by medical (neurological) and surgical teams in an intensive care unit.
resultsa total of 23 patients had surgical drainage of the chronic subdural hematoma. The mean age of the patients was 65.8 years (ranging from 54-78) with a male: female ratio of 3: 2: 1. The main predisposing risk factors were head trauma (60.9%) and antiplatelet medications (21.7%). Hypertension was the most common comorbidity, followed by diabetes mellitus. Ten (62.5%) out of sixteen patients referred for Head CT-scan by the primary physicians, had an initial missed clinical diagnosis until computerized tomography (CT) scan confirmation report of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) was obtained. Flap craniotomy under general anesthesia with a subdural drainage left in situ (100%) was done for all patients. Mean duration of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission was 10.6 days (range 6-16 days). Twenty-one (91.3%) patients made a full recovery. There was no mortality.
conclusionflap craniotomy for cSDH was safely performed by a traumatologist/general surgeon in a developing country where there is no neuro-surgical service. The outcome of the patients was favorable as there was co-management with the surgical and medical team.
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