Spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage

Abstract

The first 87 cases of spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage presenting to a newly established neurosurgical unit are reviewed, methods of investigation and treatment discussed and results recorded. The percentage of survivors of conservatively treated patients who return to full work after a subarachnoid hemorrhage, is less than in those who survive surgery. It is noted that a higher percentage of those who survive with conservative management are either partially or totally disabled in comparison to the survivors of surgery, but case selection for surgery is an important factor in producing this result.