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ArticleNeurosurgery practice2024

Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana: A Retrospective Analysis.

Bernice Limann, Kwadwo Darko, Emmanuel Kwadwo Adjei Osei, Nina Dwumfour-Poku, Michael Farid, Samuel Benjamin Nkansah, Abdallah Tikuma Faisal, Kwasi Kyei Ofei, Joseph Danwura Tanlongo, Mina Guirguis and 4 more

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Bernice LimannUniversity of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.
Kwadwo DarkoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7734-195X
Emmanuel Kwadwo Adjei OseiNeurosurgery Unit, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Accra, Ghana.
Nina Dwumfour-PokuDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Michael FaridWeill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York City, New York, USA.
Samuel Benjamin NkansahNeurosurgery Unit, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Accra, Ghana.
Abdallah Tikuma FaisalNeurosurgery Unit, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Accra, Ghana.
Kwasi Kyei OfeiNeurosurgery Unit, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5525-8513
Joseph Danwura TanlongoNeurosurgery Unit, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Accra, Ghana.
Mina GuirguisDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Pearl Ohenewaa TenkorangUniversity of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.
Umaru BarrieDepartment of Neurological Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York City, New York, USA.
Adams FuseiniNeurosurgery Unit, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Accra, Ghana.
Teddy TotimehNeurosurgery Unit, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Accra, Ghana.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesSpontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) carries a high mortality and morbidity burden, with multiple factors influencing outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify the predictors of in-hospital outcomes for patients with sICH at a tertiary hospital in Ghana.

methodsIn this retrospective study, approved by the Institutional Review Board, adult patients with sICH at the University of Ghana Medical Centre between 2021 and 2023 were reviewed to characterize the association between sociodemographics, clinical features, and management strategies to in-hospital outcomes. Based on in-hospital outcomes, patients were categorized into "mortality" and "survival" groups. Statistical analyses were performed using Wilcoxon rank sum, χ

resultsAmong the 168 patients, 71 (42.3%) died, with a male predominance in both groups (60.6% and 70.1%, respectively). Altered level of consciousness was more common in mortality cases (70.4% vs 45.4%,

conclusionPredictors of in-hospital mortality included intraventricular extension, management complications, changes in GCS, and increasing SBP. Identifying and mitigating these factors, along with implementing rapid intervention protocols, are essential for improving outcomes in patients with sICH.

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AfricaGhanaGlobal neurosurgeryIntracerebral hemorrhageMortalityStroke

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