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How do you decide when to place a drain after a subdural hematoma evacuation?

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Neurosurgery · University of Michigan
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Drain use following chronic subdural hematoma drainage has long been controversial. The risk of brain injury while placing subdural drains has been well described and should be carefully considered when making the decision to do so. On the other hand, studies have demonstrated that subdural drains r...

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