Chronic Subdural Hematoma
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 20324
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neuro-oncology and skullbase; hydrocephalus; neurocritical care; neurotrauma; haemorrhagic stroke; neurosurgical anatomy; neuroepidemiology
Interests: neurological disease biomarkers (CNS tumors, hydrocephalus, chronic subdural hematoma, traumatic brain injury); neuroprotection and functional recovery following brain injury; circadian rhythms and sleep disorders; neuroepidemiology (stroke, CNS tumors, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury)
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Dear Colleagues,
The incidence of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH), the common neurosurgical disorder typically associated with old age, is on the rise. While surgical evacuation remains the standard of care for symptomatic CSDH, additional treatment options such as embolization and adjuvant or stand-alone pharmacotherapies are under investigation.
Previous preclinical and clinical research on CSDH has provided valuable insights into putative mechanisms of pathogenesis and progression, including cerebrospinal fluid leaks, neomembrane formation, inflammatory angiogenesis, as well as abnormal coagulation and fibrinolysis. This research has indicated therapeutic targets and highlighted potential imaging and molecular biomarkers of CSDH recurrence; the latter is a significant and not uncommon outcome consideration in these patients. Nevertheless, a theranostic or prognostic biomarker has yet to find its way into clinical practice.
The overarching goal of this Special Issue entitled “Chronic Subdural Hematoma” is to collect knowledge and provide further insights into several pertinent nosological aspects of CSDH, including but not limited to:
- Epidemiology, risk factors, and patient outcomes;
- Molecular and imaging biomarkers;
- Surgical therapy;
- Pharmacotherapy.
Original preclinical and clinical studies, theoretical research, and reviews on this topic will be considered.
Prof. Dr. George Stranjalis
Dr. Theodosis Kalamatianos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- chronic subdural hematoma
- surgery
- drug
- trial
- biomarker
- theranostics
- prognosis
- risk factor
- imaging
- therapy
- outcome
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