Surg Neurol
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Review Case Reports
Extended survival after evacuation of subdural hematoma in a 102-year-old patient: case report and review of the literature.
Outcomes for elderly patients undergoing craniotomy for evacuation of subdural hematoma (SDH) have been reported to be poor with high mortality rates. ⋯ We report this unique case of good recovery after 2 separate craniotomies for acute SDH in a patient older than 100 years. Implications of acute SDH in the elderly are discussed, as relevant to this case, with a review of the literature. Although the morbidity and mortality of acute SDH are high, particularly in elderly patients, there is potential for good recovery and excellent outcome in appropriately selected patients.