Middle Meningeal Embolization for Subdural Hematoma

Alina Mohanty, Justin R. Mascitelli, Peter Kan

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Resumen

Chronic subdural hematomas (cSDHs) are one of the most common neurosurgical conditions requiring intervention. Though traditionally managed by surgical methods for hematoma evacuation such as burr-hole drainage or craniotomy, cSDHs frequently recur and require repeated surgical intervention. In recent years, middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization has been proposed to be an efficacious adjunctive or alternative treatment for cSDHs. We review the role of MMA embolization in the context of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and presentation of cSDH. In addition, we present and discuss findings from recently published series supporting MMA embolization as a minimally invasive method to treat cSDH. Finally, we discuss the embolization procedure as well as its risks, possible complications, and contraindications.

Idioma originalEnglish (US)
Título de la publicación alojadaIntroduction to Vascular Neurosurgery
EditorialSpringer International Publishing
Páginas491-504
Número de páginas14
ISBN (versión digital)9783030881962
ISBN (versión impresa)9783030881955
DOI
EstadoPublished - ene 1 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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