Finnish study of intraoperative irrigation versus drain alone after evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma (FINISH): a study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial

Introduction Chronic subdural haematomas (CSDHs) are one of the most common neurosurgical conditions. The goal of surgery is to alleviate symptoms and minimise the risk of symptomatic recurrences. In the past, reoperation rates as high as 20%–30% were described for CSDH recurrences. However, followi...

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Main Authors: Jonas Ranstam, Ville Leinonen, Rahul Raj, Simo Taimela, Kimmo Lönnrot, Janek Frantzen, Teppo Jarvinen, Jarno Satopää, Pihla Tommiska, Christoph Schwartz, Riku Kivisaari, T Luostarinen, Jussi Posti, Teemu M Luoto, Sami Tetri, Timo Koivisto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-06-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/6/e038275.full