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Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and computed tomographic images were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to determine predictors of CSDH recurrence. Both unilateral CSDH and bilateral CSDHs were included in the analysis.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n A total of 428 patients were treated during the study period; 45 (10.5%) had at least 1 recurrence. The median (interquartile range) time to recurrence was 26 (16\u201356) days. In patients with bilateral CSDHs, postoperative midline shift (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.01) and the size of the postoperative secondary subdural space (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.04) are independently associated with recurrence.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Postoperative radiographic findings are valuable predictors for identifying patients at high risk of CSDH recurrence after initial surgical evacuation, specifically in cases of bilateral CSDH. 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