Chronic subdural haematoma

A subdural haematoma can form either after head injury or spontaneously in elderly patients who receive anticoagulation (seldomly in younger patients, too). Headaches, dizziness, gait disturbance or weakness of the extremities are some of the most common symptoms. During the first days of the bleeding the blood forms clots in the subdural space. After some weeks the clots liquefy and can be removed through one or two small incisions in general or local anaesthesia. The surgery is uncomplicated, fast and the patient recovers rapidly.