Can midline brain shift be used as a prognostic factor to predict postoperative restoration of consciousness in patients with chronic subdural hematoma?
We conclude that preoperative SP shift may be used as a factor to predict restoration of consciousness in patients with CSDH; the likelihood of becoming alert after operation is increased if SP shift is 10 mm or greater, and is decreased if SP shift is less than 10 mm.
Our results indicate that the proposed assessment tool for cochlear implant surgery is reliable, accurate, and easy to use. This instrument can thus be used to provide objective feedback on overall and task-specific competency in cochlear implantation.