Craniotomy for Acute Subdural Hematoma

Traumatic Acute subdural hematoma can be removed by performing a craniotomy and evacuation of the blood clot. This relieves pressure inside the brain and helps the brain recover quicker.

This procedure, performed under general anesthesia, creates an opening through the skull for removal of a blood clot on the surface of the brain. Subdural hematomas commonly result from trauma to the head, and can place harmful pressure on the brain.