Chronic subdural haematomas in elderly population. Neurosurgical aspects and focus on the single-burr hole technique performed under assisted local anaesthesia

Abstract

CSDH is a common pathology in the elderly population. Patients with CSDHs often have comorbodities that need to be considered in deciding whether surgical treatment is indicated. When surgery is elected, small craniostomy techniques performed under assisted local anesthesia is safe and should be favored in this frail population.