Subdural hematoma classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Classification

There are 3 classification system for subdural hematoma:

• Subdural hematoma may be classified according to symptom onset and duration into 3 subtypes:
  • Acute
  • Subacute
  • Chronic
• Subdural hematoma may be classified according to midline shift and thickness into 4 subtypes:
  • Type A
  • Type B
  • Type C
  • Type D
• Subdural hematoma may be classified according to imaging findings into 6 subtypes:
  • Type 1
  • Type 2
  • Type 3
  • Type 4
  • Type 5
  • Type 6

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