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This research aims to evaluate the long-term effects of surgical treatment for chronic subdural hematoma on patient mortality, cognition, and quality of life.

April 15, 2026

Long-Term Mortality, Cognition, and Quality of Life After Chronic Subdural Hematoma Surgery

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This research aims to evaluate the long-term effects of surgical treatment for chronic subdural hematoma on patient mortality, cognition, and quality of life.
Population-matched cohort study design
Assessment of long-term mortality
Evaluation of cognitive function
Measurement of health-related quality of life (HRQoL)
Follow-up conducted 10 years post-surgery
Patients had sustained excess mortality 10 years after cSDH surgery
Significant deficits in quality of life were observed in the cohort
Findings indicate a need for structured rehabilitation post-surgery

Abstract

In this population-matched cohort study, patients surgically treated for cSDH experienced sustained excess mortality and clinically relevant HRQoL deficits 10 years after surgery. These findings call for structured postoperative and rehabilitative care beyond the acute phase.

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Thomas Petutschnigg

University of Bern

Samuel Aschwanden

University of Bern

Claire Descombes

University of Bern

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JAMA Neurology

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University of Bern

University Hospital of Bern

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