scholarly journals Drain type after burr-hole drainage of chronic subdural hematoma in geriatric patients: a subanalysis of the cSDH-Drain randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. E6
Author(s):  
Ladina Greuter ◽  
Katharina Lutz ◽  
Javier Fandino ◽  
Luigi Mariani ◽  
Raphael Guzman ◽  
...  

OBJECTIVEChronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) occurs more frequently in elderly patients, while older patient age is associated with worse postoperative outcome following burr-hole drainage (BHD) of cSDH. The cSDH-Drain trial showed comparable recurrence rates after BHD and placement of either a subperiosteal drain (SPD) or subdural drain (SDD). Additionally, an SPD showed a significantly lower rate of infections as well as iatrogenic parenchymal injuries through drain misplacement. This post hoc analysis aims to compare recurrence rates and clinical outcomes following BHD of cSDH and the placement of SPDs or SDDs in elderly patients.METHODSThe study included 104 patients (47.3%) 80 years of age and older from the 220 patients recruited in the preceding cSDH-Drain trial. SPDs and SDDs were compared with regard to recurrence rate, morbidity, mortality, and clinical outcome. A post hoc analysis using logistic regression, comparing the outcome measurements for patients < 80 and ≥ 80 years old in a univariate analysis and stratified for drain type, was further completed.RESULTSPatients ≥ 80 years of age treated with an SDD showed higher recurrence rates (12.8%) compared with those treated with an SPD (8.2%), without a significant difference (p = 0.46). Significantly higher drain misplacement rates were observed for patients older than 80 years and treated with an SDD compared with an SPD (0% vs 20%, p = 0.01). Comparing patients older than 80 years to younger patients, significantly higher overall mortality (15.4% vs 5.2%, p = 0.012), 30-day mortality (3.8% vs 0%, p = 0.033), and surgical mortality (2.9% vs 1.7%, p = 0.034) rates were observed. Clinical outcome at the 12-month follow-up was significantly worse for patients ≥ 80 years old, and logistic regression showed a significant association of age with outcome, while drain type had no association with outcome.CONCLUSIONSThe initial findings of the cSDH-Drain trial and the findings of this subanalysis suggest that SPD may be warranted in elderly patients. As opposed to drain type, patient age (> 80 years) was significantly associated with worse outcome, as well as higher morbidity and mortality rates.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
FuMei Chen ◽  
Ke Wang ◽  
KangLi Xu ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
TianXiang Zhan ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective To investigate predictors of postoperative acute intracranial hemorrhage (AIH) and recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) after burr hole drainage. Methods A multicenter retrospective study of patients who underwent burr hole drainage for CSDH between January 2013 and March 2019. Results A total of 448 CSDH patients were enrolled in the study. CSDH recurrence occurred in 60 patients, with a recurrence rate of 13.4%. The mean time interval between initial burr hole drainage and recurrence was 40.8±28.3 days. Postoperative AIH developed in 23 patients, with an incidence of 5.1%. The mean time interval between initial burr hole drainage and postoperative AIH was 4.7±2.9 days. Bilateral hematoma, hyperdense hematoma and anticoagulant drug use were independent predictors of recurrence in the multiple logistic regression analyses. Preoperative headache was an independent risk factor of postoperative AIH in the multiple logistic regression analyses, however, intraoperative irrigation reduced the incidence of postoperative AIH. Conclusions This study found that bilateral hematoma, hyperdense hematoma and anticoagulant drug use were independently associated with CSDH recurrence. Clinical presentation of headache was the strongest predictor of postoperative AIH, and intraoperative irrigation decreased the incidence of postoperative AIH.


Neurosurgery ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (5) ◽  
pp. E825-E834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jehuda Soleman ◽  
Katharina Lutz ◽  
Sabine Schaedelin ◽  
Maria Kamenova ◽  
Raphael Guzman ◽  
...  

Abstract BACKGROUND The use of a subdural drain (SDD) after burr-hole drainage of chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) reduces recurrence at 6 mo. Subperiosteal drains (SPDs) are considered safer, since they are not positioned in direct contact to cortical structures, bridging veins, or hematoma membranes. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether the recurrence rate after insertion of a SPD is noninferior to the insertion of a more commonly used SDD. METHODS Multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled, noninferiority trial analyzing patients undergoing burr-hole drainage for cSDH aged 18 yr and older. After hematoma evacuation, patients were randomly assigned to receive either a SDD (SDD-group) or a SPD (SPD-group). The primary endpoint was recurrence indicating a reoperation within 12 mo, with a noninferiority margin of 3.5%. Secondary outcomes included clinical and radiological outcome, morbidity and mortality rates, and length of stay. RESULTS Of 220 randomized patients, all were included in the final analysis (120 SPD and 100 SDD). Recurrence rate was lower in the SPD group (8.33%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 4.28-14.72) than in the SDD group (12.00%, 95% CI 6.66-19.73), with the treatment difference (3.67%, 95% CI -12.6-5.3) not meeting predefined noninferiority criteria. The SPD group showed significantly lower rates of surgical infections (P = .0406) and iatrogenic morbidity through drain placement (P = .0184). Length of stay and mortality rates were comparable in both groups. CONCLUSION Although the noninferiority criteria were not met, SPD insertion led to lower recurrence rates, fewer surgical infections, and lower drain misplacement rates. These findings suggest that SPD may be warranted in routine clinical practice


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
FuMei Chen ◽  
Ke Wang ◽  
KangLi Xu ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
TianXiang Zhan ◽  
...  

Abstract Background To investigate predictors of postoperative acute intracranial hemorrhage (AIH) and recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) after burr hole drainage. Methods A multicenter retrospective study of patients who underwent burr hole drainage for CSDH between January 2013 and March 2019. Results A total of 448 CSDH patients were enrolled in the study. CSDH recurrence occurred in 60 patients, with a recurrence rate of 13.4%. The mean time interval between initial burr hole drainage and recurrence was 40.8±28.3 days. Postoperative AIH developed in 23 patients, with an incidence of 5.1%. The mean time interval between initial burr hole drainage and postoperative AIH was 4.7±2.9 days. Bilateral hematoma, hyperdense hematoma and anticoagulant drug use were independent predictors of recurrence in the multiple logistic regression analyses. Preoperative headache was an independent risk factor of postoperative AIH in the multiple logistic regression analyses, however, intraoperative irrigation reduced the incidence of postoperative AIH. Conclusions This study found that bilateral hematoma, hyperdense hematoma and anticoagulant drug use were independently associated with CSDH recurrence. Clinical presentation of headache was the strongest predictor of postoperative AIH, and intraoperative irrigation decreased the incidence of postoperative AIH.


Neurosurgery ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 79 (5) ◽  
pp. 715-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Kamenova ◽  
Katharina Lutz ◽  
Sabine Schaedelin ◽  
Javier Fandino ◽  
Luigi Mariani ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (4) ◽  
pp. 1147-1155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Levin Häni ◽  
Sonja Vulcu ◽  
Mattia Branca ◽  
Christian Fung ◽  
Werner Josef Z’Graggen ◽  
...  

OBJECTIVEThe use of subdural drains after surgical evacuation of chronic subdural hematoma (CSH) decreases the risk of recurrence and has become the standard of care. Halfway through the controlled, randomized TOSCAN (Randomized Trial of Follow-up CT after Evacuation of Chronic Subdural Hematoma) trial, the authors’ institutional guidelines changed to recommend subgaleal instead of subdural drainage. The authors report a post hoc analysis on the influence of drain location in patients participating in the TOSCAN trial.METHODSThe study involved 361 patients enrolled in the TOSCAN trial. The patients were stratified according to whether they received surgery before (cohort A) or after (cohort B) the change in institutional protocol. An intention-to-treat analysis was performed with surgery for recurrence as the primary endpoint. Secondary endpoints were outcome-based on modified Rankin Scale scores, seizures, infections, parenchymal brain injuries, and hematoma diameter.RESULTSOf the 361 patients included in the analysis, 214 were stratified into cohort A (subdural drainage recommended), while 147 were stratified into cohort B (subgaleal drainage recommended). There was a 31.78% rate of crossover from the subdural to the subgaleal drainage insertion site due to technical or anatomical difficulties. No differences in the rates of reoperation (21.5% [cohort A] vs 25.17% [cohort B], OR 0.81, 95% CI 0.50–1.34, p = 0.415), infections (0.47% [cohort A] vs 2.04% [cohort B], OR 0.23, 95% CI 0.02–2.19, p = 0.199), seizures (3.27% [cohort A] vs 2.72% [cohort B], OR 1.21, 95% CI 0.35–4.21, p = 0.765), or favorable outcomes (modified Rankin Scale score 0–3) at 1 and 6 months (91.26% [cohort A] vs 96.43% [cohort B], OR 0.39, 95% CI 0.14–1.07, p = 0.067; 89.90% [cohort A] vs 91.55% [cohort B], OR 0.82, 95% CI 0.39–1.73, p = 0.605) were noted between the two cohorts. Postoperatively, patients in cohort A had more frequent parenchymal brain tissue injuries (2.8% vs 0%, p = 0.041). Postoperative absolute and relative hematoma reduction was similar irrespective of the location of the drain.CONCLUSIONSSubgaleal rather than subdural placement of the drain did not increase the risk for reoperation for recurrence of CSHs, nor did it have a negative impact on clinical or radiological outcome. The intention to place a subdural drain was associated with a higher rate of parenchymal injuries.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 2301
Author(s):  
Dhanapal Pattanam Velappan ◽  
Ponnaiyan Natesan Palaniappan ◽  
Anbarasi Pandian

Background: The incidence of chronic subdural hematoma is 1-2 per 100000 per year in the general population.  Inserting subdural drain might reduce the recurrence rate but is not commonly practiced. There are few prospective studies to evaluate the effect of subdural drains.Methods: A prospective randomized study to investigate the effect of subdural drains in the on-recurrence rates and clinical outcome following burr-hole drainage of chronic subdural hematoma was undertaken. During the study period, 100 patients with CSDH were assessed for eligibility. Among 100 patients fulfilling the eligibility criteria, 52 were assigned to drain inserted into the subdural space following burr hole drainage and 48 were assigned subdural drain was not inserted following burr hole drainage. The primary end point was recurrence needing re-drainage and to prevent post-operative pneumocephalus up to a period of 6 months from surgery.Results: Recurrence occurred in 1 of 100 patients with a drain, and 9 of 100 patients in without drain group the medical and surgical complications were comparable between the two study groups.Conclusions: Use of a subdural drain after burr-hole evacuation of a chronic subdural hematoma reduces the recurrence rate and is not associated with increased complications.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (F) ◽  
pp. 97-102
Author(s):  
Sri Maliawan ◽  
Made Bhuwana Putra ◽  
Tjokorda GB Mahadewa ◽  
I Putu Eka Widyadharma

BACKGROUND: Subdural hematoma is a common phenomenon following a traumatic brain injury where a hematoma is formed below the dura mater of brain meningeal layer, usually with a coup-contrecoup mechanism of injury. The chronic counterpart of subdural hematoma is frequently occurring in elderly patients. There are several techniques being used by many practitioners, including burr hole with or without irrigation, with little evidence of which technique is favorable, especially in terms of recurrence rates following the procedure. AIM: This study aimed to compare the recurrences of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) following burr hole with and without saline irrigation technique by systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS: This study included all articles that describe the two specified burr hole techniques in treating patients with a CSDH. We extracted the eligibility criteria into keywords using Boolean Operator. In this study, we used keywords (CSDH) and (burr hole) and (irrigation) and ((drainage) or no irrigation)) in PubMed, directory of open access journal, and Google Scholar database. RESULTS: This study included seven retrospective cohort studies from 2002 to 2017 with a total of 635 samples. The incidence of hematoma recurrences between burr hole irrigation and burr hole drainage was 14.7% and 12.0%, respectively. Based on random effect model with high heterogeneity (I2 = 60%; X2 = 14.92; p = 0.02), pooled risk ratio between burr hole irrigation and burr hole drainage on hematoma recurrences was 1.05 (p = 0.92; 95% confidence interval, 0.43–2.54). CONCLUSION: There was no superiority between one procedure toward other in preventing recurrences of chronic subdural hematoma.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
FuMei Chen ◽  
Ke Wang ◽  
KangLi Xu ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
TianXiang Zhan ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective To investigate predictors of postoperative acute intracranial hemorrhage (AIH) and recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) after burr hole drainage.MethodsA multicenter retrospective study of patients who underwent burr hole drainage for CSDH between January 2013 and March 2019. Univariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the relationship between CSDH recurrence and postoperative AIH and clinical, radiological, and surgical variables. Results A total of 456 CSDH patients (361 males, 95 females) were enrolled in the study. The median (IQR) age was 68 (61–77) years (range: 8–98 years). CSDH recurrence occurred in 63 patients (56 males, seven females), with a recurrence rate of 13.8%. The median time interval between initial burr hole drainage and recurrence was 37 (27–46) days (range: 12–180 days). Postoperative AIH developed in 23 patients (15 males, eight females), with an incidence of 5.0%. The median time interval between initial burr hole drainage and postoperative AIH was 4 (2–6) days (range: 1–10 days). Bilateral hematoma, hyperdense hematoma and anticoagulant drug use were independent predictors of recurrence in the multiple logistic regression analyses. Preoperative headache was an independent risk factor of postoperative AIH in the multiple logistic regression analyses, however, intraoperative irrigation reduced the incidence of postoperative AIH. Conclusions This study found that bilateral hematoma, hyperdense hematoma and anticoagulant drug use were independently associated with CSDH recurrence. Clinical presentation of headache was the strongest predictor of postoperative AIH, and intraoperative irrigation decreased the incidence of postoperative AIH.


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