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Is the neurologic exam performed any differently for an acute subdural hematoma vs. a chronic subdural hematoma?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: Exam is the same, CT SCAN or MRI is best to detect.

Answered 1/11/2016

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