Efficacy and Safety of Atorvastatin for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• Published in: World neurosurgery Vol. 188; pp. 177 - 184
• Main Authors: Monteiro, Gabriel de Almeida, Queiroz, Thomas Silva de, Gonçalves, Ocílio Ribeiro, Cavalcante-Neto, Joaquim Francisco, Batista, Sávio, Rabelo, Nicollas Nunes, Welling, Leonardo Christiaan, Figueiredo, Eberval Gadelha, Leal, Paulo Roberto Lacerda, Solla, Davi Jorge Fontoura
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.08.2024
• Subjects: Atorvastatin; Chronic subdural hematoma; Meta-analysis; Recurrence; RR; Recurrence; RCT; Chronic subdural hematoma; CI; ADL; PRISMA; GOS; CSDH; Meta-analysis; MD; Atorvastatin; EPC

Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a common neurological condition, especially in the elderly population. Atorvastatin has shown the potential to reduce the recurrence of CSDH and improve overall outcomes. New studies have emerged since the last meta-analysis, increasing the sample size and the var...