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

Key Points

• 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