# Craniectomy versus craniotomy: What can we do for acute subdural hematoma?

## TL;DR

This study compares two surgical methods for treating acute subdural hematoma and finds one to be safer.

## Contribution

The study reveals that craniotomy is safer and more effective than craniectomy for this condition.

## Key findings

- Craniectomy leads to more intracranial complications than craniotomy.
- Craniotomy provides equivalent outcomes without increased risk.
- Craniotomy is a safer option for surgeons treating acute subdural hematoma.

## Abstract

Compared with hematoma evacuation craniotomy, decompressive craniectomy has a higher incidence of intracranial complications and no outcome benefit over craniotomy, which gives surgeons a safer decision‐making options during surgery.