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Risk Factors for Chronic Subdural Hematoma after a Minor Head Injury in the Elderly: A Population-Based Study
Joint Authors
Tseng, Jen-Ho
Tseng, Ming-Yuan
Liu, Ann-Jeng
Lin, Wen-Hsiung
Hu, Hsiao-Yun
Hsiao, Sheng-Huang
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is one of the major comorbidities in elderly resulting in disability and death.
Early recognition of CSDH is important for early management.
However, manifestations of CSDH are nonspecific and subtle.
Therefore, identification of risk factors of CSDH can offer clinical follow-up strategies for patients after episodes of head injury.
The purpose of the study aimed at identifying risk factors of CSDH of Taiwanese.
Analysis of data from the National Health Insurance provides important information on predictive factors influencing the early diagnosis of CSDH in elderly patients following minor head injuries.
The current study is the first nationwide population-based study in Taiwan, showing that old age (≥75 years), male gender, and coexisting hydrocephalus are significantly predictive factors, irrespective to their medical comorbidities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tseng, Jen-Ho& Tseng, Ming-Yuan& Liu, Ann-Jeng& Lin, Wen-Hsiung& Hu, Hsiao-Yun& Hsiao, Sheng-Huang. 2014. Risk Factors for Chronic Subdural Hematoma after a Minor Head Injury in the Elderly: A Population-Based Study. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016157
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tseng, Jen-Ho…[et al.]. Risk Factors for Chronic Subdural Hematoma after a Minor Head Injury in the Elderly: A Population-Based Study. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016157
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tseng, Jen-Ho& Tseng, Ming-Yuan& Liu, Ann-Jeng& Lin, Wen-Hsiung& Hu, Hsiao-Yun& Hsiao, Sheng-Huang. Risk Factors for Chronic Subdural Hematoma after a Minor Head Injury in the Elderly: A Population-Based Study. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016157
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1016157