Subdural Hematoma, plainly
By Dr. Louie Gayao, Neurosurgeon, Quezon City
Acute Subdural Hematoma
An acute subdural hematoma is fresh blood squeezing the brain after a head injury. See the warning signs and why surgery must happen within hours.
What Is Midline Shift on a CT Scan? Why Surgeons Act
Midline shift on a CT scan means the brain is pushed across the skull's middle by blood, swelling or a tumor. See how many millimeters matter to a surgeon.
Motorcycle Accident Head Injury: First Hours in the ER
After a motorcycle accident head injury, a rider can seem fine while a bleed grows inside. Know the signs that mean the emergency room now.
Burr Hole Surgery
Told you need burr hole surgery for a slow brain bleed? Learn why you can be awake for it, what happens step by step, and how long it takes.
Chronic Subdural Hematoma
A chronic subdural hematoma is a slow bleed in older adults, often after a minor bump. Learn the signs and why most improve after a small operation.
Subdural Hematoma Without Surgery: Can It Heal Alone?
A subdural hematoma can absorb without surgery when it is thin and the symptoms are mild. See when watching turns into an operation instead.
Chronic Subdural Hematoma or Dementia? How to Tell
Is it a chronic subdural hematoma or dementia? Confusion that arrived in weeks points away from Alzheimer's, and a plain head CT settles it.
Head Injury in the Elderly After a Fall: When to Worry
Most head injuries in the elderly after a fall turn out fine, but an old brain can bleed slowly for weeks. See what to watch for in the next month.
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