Chronic Subdural Hematoma: a Perspective on Subdural Membranes and Dementia

Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a common intracranial pathology, and a leading cause of reversible dementia. cSDH is projected to affect at least 60,000 new individuals in the United States annually by 2030.This can result from mild to moderate head trauma that leads to hemorrhaging in the dura-arachnoid interface. The short and long-term effects of cSDH and the subdural membrane on the pathogenesis of dementia and the newly discovered dural lymphatics is a topic of increasing importance. This manuscript aims to review the complex pathogenesis of the subdural membrane, and the link between head trauma, dementia, and dural lymphatics.

Source: World Neurosurgery - September 18, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ronald Sahyouni, Khodayar Goshtasbi, Amin Mahmoodi, Diem Kieu Tran, Jefferson W. Chen Tags: Literature Reviews Source Type: research