Abstract

Subdural hematoma (SDH) is a common complication of shunt surgery, but it is not clear which are the most important underlying causes. Based on a large prospective population based material, the objective of this study was to identify the most important risk factors for postsurgical SDH in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH).

Highlights

  • Subdural hematoma (SDH) is a common complication of shunt surgery, but it is not clear which are the most important underlying causes

  • Men were predisposed for development of SDH (73% males in the SDH group vs. 59.6 % in the control group, p=0.004)

  • Despite new shunt designs, SDH is still a common complication in patients shunted for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH)

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Summary

Introduction

Subdural hematoma (SDH) is a common complication of shunt surgery, but it is not clear which are the most important underlying causes. Based on a large prospective population based material, the objective of this study was to identify the most important risk factors for postsurgical SDH in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH)

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