Open AccessChronic subdural haematoma: review of 96 cases attending the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra
Author(s) -
Thomas Dakurah,
M Iddrissu,
G Wepeba,
Isaac Nuamah
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v24i4.28210
Subject(s) - medicine , craniotomy , presentation (obstetrics) , subdural haematoma , surgery , teaching hospital , retrospective cohort study , bleed , hospital records , pediatrics , general surgery
Chronic subdural haematoma is not uncommon in Africa. Early diagnosis and treatment is satisfying. Simpler operative procedures are generally effective. This review is meant to find out the situation regarding the condition in Ghana.