Chronic subdural haematoma: review of 96 cases attending the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra

Chronic subdural haematoma is not uncommon in Africa. Early diagnosis and treatment is satisfying. Simpler operative procedures are generally effective. This review is meant to find out the situation regarding the condition in Ghana. A retrospective study of patients with chronic subdural haematoma...

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Veröffentlicht in:	West African journal of medicine 2005-10, Vol.24 (4), p.283-286
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