Introduction
Middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) has become increasingly utilized for the management of non-acute subdural hematomas (SDH). However, there is minimal literature comparing outcomes between patients undergoing burr holes versus craniotomy in conjunction with MMAE.
Methods
All patients undergoing craniotomy or burr hole operation for SDH with subsequent MMAE during the same admission within a 3-year period were included (n = 135). Binary logistic regression was used to assess association of craniotomy with SDH reoperation. Continuous and ordinal data were analyzed via Wilcoxon rank-sum test, and categorical data were analyzed via chi-squared test.
Results
Chi-squared analysis demonstrated no significant difference in SDH reoperation within 90 days based on surgical management. Further, 90-day readmission, length of stay, GCS, and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at discharge were comparable between groups. Mean estimated blood loss was higher among those undergoing craniotomy compared to those undergoing burr holes (P = 0.042). Craniotomies also had longer surgery duration compared to burr holes (P < 0.001). Binary logistic regression showed no association between craniotomy and reoperation.
Conclusion
Among patients with SDH undergoing MMAE, there were no significant observed differences in outcomes between burr hole and craniotomy. These findings suggest that when the patient needs surgical evacuation in conjunction with MMAE, and SDH consistency is amenable to burr holes, this less invasive procedure may be considered.
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