Prognosis of chronic subdural hematomas.

This article considers factors that may be of prognostic value in evaluating the chronic subdural hematoma (CSH) patient. It also examines conditions that predispose the development of a CSH. Variables such as admission neurologic status and presenting symptomatology are reviewed. Radiologic parameters (i.e., CSH density and midline shift) and intraoperative findings (i.e., pressure and pulse) are discussed.