Comparing Simultaneous and Consecutive Drainage of Bilateral Chronic Subdural Hematoma
NCT ID: NCT06337851
Last Updated: 2024-03-29
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
43 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2003-11-30
2011-04-30
Brief Summary
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In previous reports, bilateral CSDH was raised as a predictor of rapid deterioration and worse outcomes attributable to brain herniation, in comparison with unilateral ones. Nevertheless, the optimal surgical considerations in bilateral CSDH still remain controversial. Thus, this study principally aims to finding out whether consecutive removal of bilateral CSDH really poses a complication risk. The secondary objectives of the study were to obtain information about the one-year prognosis of bilateral CSDH and to find factors that affect the prognosis, if any.
Inclusion criteria Symptomatic adult (≥18 years-old) patients with bilateral hemispheric CSDH
Exclusion criteria Patients with hematoma thickness smaller than 10 mm on either side, and those who previously underwent any cranial surgery
Randomization Simple randomization, without blocking, will be used to divide patients into two groups simultaneous burr hole craniostomy (Group-1) and consecutive burr hole craniostomy (Group-2).
Clinical Evaluation Neurological examination and scoring systems (Glasgow coma scale and Markwalder Grading) will be used.
Radiological Evaluation Radiological evaluations will be made with CT and MR imaging.
Operation Patients in group-1 were fixed in supine position with their heads in neutral and flexion position. Bilateral burr holes were made one after another, the dural surfaces were exposed at the same time, then the outer membranes of both sides opened and hematomas evacuated simultaneously. All the patients underwent a drainage system, performed with the insertion of a silicone tube into the subdural space and tunneled under the scalp to the exit point. In group-2, hematoma with a greater thickness was removed first (if thickness was equal on both sides, first incision was made on the right side). The head in supine position was rotated to the side with a smaller hemorrhage thickness. Previously, burr holes were made, the dural surfaces were exposed, the outer membrane opened, and the hematoma was evacuated at one side. Then, drainage system inserted into the subdural space. After the procedure of the first side was completed, as a consecutive process, the head was rotated to the other side, and the same procedure was repeated. The contralateral hematoma was evacuated.
Follow-Up Depending on the subdural fluid collected, all drains will be removed within post-operative 36-48 hours.
Only the patients with epileptic history and on epileptic medication will receive postoperative antiepileptics.
In the postoperative period, a comprehensive evaluation encompassing neurological examinations and CT imaging will be performed.
This evaluation protocol will be executed immediately following the surgical procedure, after the removal of surgical drains (usually on the second postoperative day), and at designated intervals of the 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 12th months to monitor patient progress and recovery.
Detailed Description
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In previous reports, bilateral CSDH was raised as a predictor of rapid deterioration and worse outcomes attributable to brain herniation, in comparison with unilateral ones. Nevertheless, the optimal surgical considerations in bilateral CSDH still remain controversial. Thus, this study principally aims to finding out whether consecutive removal of bilateral CSDH really poses a complication risk. The secondary objectives of the study were to obtain information about the one-year prognosis of bilateral CSDH and to find factors that affect the prognosis, if any.
The study is conducted as a prospective randomized controlled trial.
Inclusion criteria Symptomatic adult (≥18 years-old) patients with bilateral hemispheric CSDH
Exclusion criteria Patients with hematoma thickness smaller than 10 mm on either side, and those who previously underwent any cranial surgery will be excluded.
Randomization Simple randomization, without blocking, will be used to divide patients into two groups simultaneous burr hole craniostomy (Group-1) and consecutive burr hole craniostomy (Group-2). Written consent will be taken from each patient and/or patient's relatives for the surgery and the use of data for this study.
Clinical Evaluation Neurological examination and scoring systems (Glasgow coma scale and Markwalder Grading) will be used.
Radiological Evaluation Radiological evaluations will be made with CT and MR imaging.
Operation The patients were operated on either under general or local anesthesia based on the recommendations of anesthesiologists and the patient's general medical status. First-generation cephalosporins were used as preoperative prophylactic antibiotics (cefazolin). Patients in group-1 were fixed in supine position with their heads in neutral and flexion position. Bilateral burr holes were made one after another, the dural surfaces were exposed at the same time, then the outer membranes of both sides opened and hematomas evacuated simultaneously. All the patients underwent a drainage system, performed with the insertion of a silicone tube into the subdural space and tunneled under the scalp to the exit point. In group-2, hematoma with a greater thickness was removed first (if thickness was equal on both sides, first incision was made on the right side). The head in supine position was rotated to the side with a smaller hemorrhage thickness. Previously, burr holes were made, the dural surfaces were exposed, the outer membrane opened, and the hematoma was evacuated at one side. Then, drainage system inserted into the subdural space. After the procedure of the first side was completed, as a consecutive process, the head was rotated to the other side, and the same procedure was repeated. The contralateral hematoma was evacuated. 12-gauge soft drainage sets with secretion bags were used for postoperative drainage in both groups.
Follow-Up Depending on the subdural fluid collected, all drains will be removed within post-operative 36-48 hours.
Only the patients with epileptic history and on epileptic medication will receive postoperative antiepileptics.
In the postoperative period, a comprehensive evaluation encompassing neurological examinations and CT imaging will be performed.
This evaluation protocol will be executed immediately following the surgical procedure, after the removal of surgical drains (usually on the second postoperative day), and at designated intervals of the 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 12th months to monitor patient progress and recovery.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Simultaneous burr hole craniostomy (Group-1)
Patients in group-1 were fixed in supine position with their heads in neutral and flexion position. Bilateral burr holes were made one after another, the dural surfaces were exposed at the same time, then the outer membranes of both sides opened and hematomas evacuated simultaneously. All the patients underwent a drainage system, performed with the insertion of a silicone tube into the subdural space and tunneled under the scalp to the exit point.
Simultaneous burr hole craniostomy
Patients in group-1 were fixed in supine position with their heads in neutral and flexion position. Bilateral burr holes were made one after another, the dural surfaces were exposed at the same time, then the outer membranes of both sides opened and hematomas evacuated simultaneously. All the patients underwent a drainage system, performed with the insertion of a silicone tube into the subdural space and tunneled under the scalp to the exit point.
Consecutive burr hole craniostomy (Group-2)
In group-2, hematoma with a greater thickness was removed first (if thickness was equal on both sides, first incision was made on the right side). The head in supine position was rotated to the side with a smaller hemorrhage thickness. Previously, burr holes were made, the dural surfaces were exposed, the outer membrane opened, and the hematoma was evacuated at one side. Then, drainage system inserted into the subdural space. After the procedure of the first side was completed, as a consecutive process, the head was rotated to the other side, and the same procedure was repeated.
Consecutive burr hole craniostomy
In group-2, hematoma with a greater thickness was removed first (if thickness was equal on both sides, first incision was made on the right side). The head in supine position was rotated to the side with a smaller hemorrhage thickness. Previously, burr holes were made, the dural surfaces were exposed, the outer membrane opened, and the hematoma was evacuated at one side. Then, drainage system inserted into the subdural space. After the procedure of the first side was completed, as a consecutive process, the head was rotated to the other side, and the same procedure was repeated. The contralateral hematoma was evacuated.
Interventions
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Simultaneous burr hole craniostomy
Patients in group-1 were fixed in supine position with their heads in neutral and flexion position. Bilateral burr holes were made one after another, the dural surfaces were exposed at the same time, then the outer membranes of both sides opened and hematomas evacuated simultaneously. All the patients underwent a drainage system, performed with the insertion of a silicone tube into the subdural space and tunneled under the scalp to the exit point.
Consecutive burr hole craniostomy
In group-2, hematoma with a greater thickness was removed first (if thickness was equal on both sides, first incision was made on the right side). The head in supine position was rotated to the side with a smaller hemorrhage thickness. Previously, burr holes were made, the dural surfaces were exposed, the outer membrane opened, and the hematoma was evacuated at one side. Then, drainage system inserted into the subdural space. After the procedure of the first side was completed, as a consecutive process, the head was rotated to the other side, and the same procedure was repeated. The contralateral hematoma was evacuated.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* Previously underwent any cranial surgery
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Hasan Kamil Sucu
Neurosurgeon, Professor
Principal Investigators
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Omer Akar, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
Locations
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Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
Izmir, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Kurokawa Y, Ishizaki E, Inaba K. Bilateral chronic subdural hematoma cases showing rapid and progressive aggravation. Surg Neurol. 2005 Nov;64(5):444-9; discussion 449. doi: 10.1016/j.surneu.2004.12.030.
Huang YH, Yang KY, Lee TC, Liao CC. Bilateral chronic subdural hematoma: what is the clinical significance? Int J Surg. 2013;11(7):544-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2013.05.007. Epub 2013 May 24.
Agawa Y, Mineharu Y, Tani S, Adachi H, Imamura H, Sakai N. Bilateral Chronic Subdural Hematoma is Associated with Rapid Progression and Poor Clinical Outcome. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2016;56(4):198-203. doi: 10.2176/nmc.oa.2015-0256. Epub 2016 Feb 29.
Sucu HK, Gokmen M, Ergin A, Bezircioglu H, Gokmen A. Is there a way to avoid surgical complications of twist drill craniostomy for evacuation of a chronic subdural hematoma? Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2007 Jun;149(6):597-9. doi: 10.1007/s00701-007-1162-9. Epub 2007 May 7.
Nakaguchi H, Tanishima T, Yoshimasu N. Relationship between drainage catheter location and postoperative recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma after burr-hole irrigation and closed-system drainage. J Neurosurg. 2000 Nov;93(5):791-5. doi: 10.3171/jns.2000.93.5.0791.
Gokmen M, Sucu HK, Ergin A, Gokmen A, Bezircio Lu H. Randomized comparative study of burr-hole craniostomy versus twist drill craniostomy; surgical management of unilateral hemispheric chronic subdural hematomas. Zentralbl Neurochir. 2008 Aug;69(3):129-33. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1004587. Epub 2008 Jul 29.
Markwalder TM, Steinsiepe KF, Rohner M, Reichenbach W, Markwalder H. The course of chronic subdural hematomas after burr-hole craniostomy and closed-system drainage. J Neurosurg. 1981 Sep;55(3):390-6. doi: 10.3171/jns.1981.55.3.0390.
Yagnik KJ, Goyal A, Van Gompel JJ. Twist drill craniostomy vs burr hole drainage of chronic subdural hematoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2021 Dec;163(12):3229-3241. doi: 10.1007/s00701-021-05019-3. Epub 2021 Oct 14.
Kolias AG, Chari A, Santarius T, Hutchinson PJ. Chronic subdural haematoma: modern management and emerging therapies. Nat Rev Neurol. 2014 Oct;10(10):570-8. doi: 10.1038/nrneurol.2014.163. Epub 2014 Sep 16.
Other Identifiers
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AtaturkTRH2003/9
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id