Mortality and functional outcome after surgical evacuation of traumatic acute subdural hematomas in octa- and nonagenarians

ConclusionOutcome after surgical treatment of aSDH in octa- and nonagenarians is not detrimental per se. Predictors for a favorable outcome are a non-comatose state on admission (GCS  >  8), ≤ 1 preexisting comorbidity and a lower aSDH volume in patients aged ≥ 80 years. In individual patients, surgical evacuation of aSDH might remain a treatment option even in high ages.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research