2021
DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-04871-7
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Do statins reduce the rate of revision surgery after chronic subdural hematoma drain?

Abstract: Background With chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH), surgery is the therapeutic mainstay for large or symptomatic cases. Statins are reported to be effective as the primary therapy of CSDH to obviate the need for surgery. However, the effect of statins on the postoperative course of CSDH is largely unclear. We therefore sought to determine whether statins reduce the rate of repeat surgery after CSDH drain. Methods We performed an analysis of all patients who … Show more

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“…However, these results stem from a highly pre-selected population given that the data originated from a RCT. The study excluded patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, representing up to 50% of all cSDH patients [ 38 40 ]). Those on statins, accounting for approximately 30% of all cSDH patients, were also omitted.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…However, these results stem from a highly pre-selected population given that the data originated from a RCT. The study excluded patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, representing up to 50% of all cSDH patients [ 38 40 ]). Those on statins, accounting for approximately 30% of all cSDH patients, were also omitted.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Those on statins, accounting for approximately 30% of all cSDH patients, were also omitted. [ 40 , 41 ]). Nonetheless, our study corroborates that hematoma volume influences the success of conservative therapy, even in a broader population.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Klein et al 10) investigated the potential of statins to reduce the rate of repeat surgery after initial evacuation of CSDH in 2021. The study was carried out involving 407 patients, who were categorized into two factions depending on whether they were being treated with statins or not.…”
Section: Statinmentioning
confidence: 99%