STICH I Trial

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The STICH I Trial[^1] was published in 2005. The study concluded that patients with spontaneous supratentorial [intracerebral hemorrhage](\/lexikon\/intrazerebralblutung-icb) derive no benefit from early neurosurgical hematoma evacuation compared with conservative treatment.

STICH 1 Trial design
Overview of the STICH 1 study. Figure adapted from the original publication.
STICH I hematomas
Characteristics of intracerebral hematomas in the STICH I study. Figure adapted from the original publication.
STICH 1 study results
Results of the STICH I study. Figure adapted from the original publication.

Authors’ Interpretation

Patients with spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage in neurosurgical units show no overall benefit from early surgery when compared with initial conservative treatment.[^1]

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  • Text added: “Authors’ Interpretation”
  • Citation added: “Mendelow, A. David, et al. "Early surgery versus initial conservative treatment in patients with spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral haematomas in the International Surgical Trial in Intracerebral Haemorrhage (STICH): a randomised trial." The Lancet 365.9457 (2005): 387-397.”

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