The impact of membranectomy on chronic subdural hematoma outcomes: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Membranectomy significantly reduces recurrence but increases seizure risk. Burr-hole drainage remains first-line for uncomplicated CSDH, while craniotomy with membranectomy may benefit organized/recurrent cases.
Authors
- Sunday Achebe
- Sunday Nnama
- Kelechi Ndukuba
- Okwunodulu Okwuoma
- Obioma Akwada
- Samuel OHAEGBULAM
- Donald E. OGOLO
Institutions
- Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital (NG)
- Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.23736/s0390-5616.25.06599-3
- Primary Topic
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00