Spontaneous resolution of subdural hematomas.

From a series of 35 cases of subdural hematomas in a 12 months span, 6 cases of subdural hematomas which spontaneously resolved were found. The sizes of these hematomas ranged from the relatively small to the huge. All of these cases displayed little if any neurological deficit when seen by us. It is thought that the mechanisms of resorption are: co-mingling with CSF and redistribution in the more acute variety and in instances of subdural hydromas; and thru the healing and reparative process in the chronic type.