ReviewCureus2021
Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization and the Treatment of a Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
Review in Cureus, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06466733 (Puerto Rico Embolization of the Middle Meningeal Artery for the Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma Trial), which is not on this map. Cited by 25 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Puerto Rico Embolization of the Middle Meningeal Artery for the Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma Trial (PREMMA)
Who cites it
25 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 40 citations in OpenAlex.
- Adjunctive middle meningeal artery embolization for non-acute subdural hematoma: A GRADE-assessed meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis on randomized trials.Acta neurochirurgica · 2025Pooled it
- Middle meningeal artery embolization and pediatric chronic subdural hematoma: a systematic review of the literature.Neurosurgical review · 2023Pooled it
- Multi-pedicle versus single-pedicle middle meningeal artery embolization for nonacute subdural hematoma.Neuroradiology · 2026Article
- Coil embolization alone appears sufficient for middle meningeal artery embolization.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2026Article
- Time to surgery and postoperative functional outcomes among patients with chronic subdural haematomas.Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry · 2026Observational
- Middle meningeal artery embolisation in chronic subdural hematoma: A double-edged sword.World journal of clinical cases · 2025Article
- Preoperative middle meningeal artery embolization is associated with reduced reoperation rates in chronic subdural hematoma.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025Article
- Middle meningeal artery embolization and subdural evacuating port system placement for chronic subdural hematomas: how I do it.Acta neurochirurgica · 2025Article
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- Middle meningeal artery embolization for migraine: A review.Surgical neurology international · 2025Review
- Chronic subdural hematoma management in Thailand: a nationwide survey of clinical practice and trends.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
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- Middle meningeal artery embolization and tranexamic acid therapy for subdural hematoma in a patient with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2024Article
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- Medical management of chronic subdural hematoma with low-dose hydrocortisone: a case series.Neurosurgical review · 2024Article
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- Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension and Subdural Hematomas Treatment Management Using MMA Embolization and Target Blood Patch: A Case Report.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Endovascular treatment of subdural haematoma in patient under anti-platelet therapy: a case report.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2024Article
- Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for Refractory Chronic Subdural Hematoma Associated with Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Case Report.Journal of neuroendovascular therapy · 2024Article
- Middle meningeal artery embolization for symptomatic chronic subdural hematoma in the setting of severe transfusion-refractory thrombocytopenia: A case study and review of literature.Surgical neurology international · 2023Article
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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a common pathology that typically affects the elderly. It is believed to occur due to injury to the dural border cells, which creates an inflammation/proliferation reaction. Ineffective repair leads to the formation of a new external layer of cells and fragile capillaries, which damage easily and can worsen the condition. Conventionally, asymptomatic cSDH is managed by observation, and symptomatic cases are treated by surgical evacuation. Unfortunately, recurrence rates of the SDH following surgical evacuation can be high. One treatment option for SDH involves embolization of the middle meningeal artery (MMA). The MMA provides blood supply to the dura mater and feeds the membrane capillaries covering the SDH. MMA embolization blocks the blood flow to this system and can promote hematoma resolution. In this paper, we review the existing literature on MMA embolization and discuss the underlying pathophysiology of cSDH.
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