Patients surgically treated for chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) exhibit sustained excess mortality extending up to 10 years post-surgery compared to age- and sex-matched population controls.
Long-term cognitive and physical functioning deficits persist in survivors, notably in men, affecting multiple HRQoL domains including cognitive, physical, role, and social functioning.
Emotional functioning and overall global quality of life may remain relatively preserved despite other functional impairments.
These findings advocate for structured long-term postoperative care and rehabilitative strategies beyond the acute surgical phase to improve survival and functional outcomes.
