Recurrence rates of Single or Double Burr Hole in Chronic Subdural Hematomas

Rajiv Ranjan; Anita Kumari; Rishikant Singh; Aayush Ranjan

Recurrence rates of Single or Double Burr Hole in Chronic Subdural Hematomas

Authors

Rajiv Ranjan Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, PMCH, Patna, India
Anita Kumari Associate Professor, Department of Radiotherapy, NMCH, Patna, India
Rishikant Singh Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, PMCH, Patna, India
Aayush Ranjan Intern, MAMC, New Delhi, India

Keywords:

Subdural hematoma, Chronic subdural hematoma, Burr-hole drainage, Recurrence, Compare

Abstract

Aim: Analysis of recurrence rates of single versus double burr holes in patients with chronic subdural hematomas.
Material and Methods: The study was a prospective randomized controlled trial on patients with chronic subdural hematomas. A written consent was taken from the patient or patient party after explaining the procedure. A total of 191 patients were enrolled in the study over a period of 12-months in the Department of Neurosurgery, Patna Medical College and hospital, Patna.
Results: Recurrence rates in single and double-burr-hole groups were 7.44% and 5.55% respectively, which was not statistically significant.
Conclusion: The most effective procedure for the treatment of chronic subdural hematomas is single burr-hole drainage.

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Published

2022-01-17

How to Cite

Rajiv Ranjan, Anita Kumari, Rishikant Singh, & Aayush Ranjan. (2022). Recurrence rates of Single or Double Burr Hole in Chronic Subdural Hematomas. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 5(2), 1084–1085. Retrieved from https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/5219