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This study compares midline shift and ventricle size measurements obtained using TCUS and non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) in patients with acute subdural hematoma (SDH) who underwent emergency decompressive craniectomy (DC).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nMethods: <\/jats:title>\nSixty consecutive patients who underwent DC for acute SDH were enrolled. TCUS was performed before NCCT, which was done 12\u201324 h post-surgery. Midline shift and ventricular size (lateral and third ventricles) were assessed on both imaging modalities. Secondary parameters, including hematoma, contusion, parenchymal changes, and basal cistern patency, were also evaluated.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nResults: <\/jats:title>\nTCUS demonstrated a strong correlation with NCCT for midline shift (r = 0.984, P<\/jats:italic> < 0.001). Ventricular measurements showed good correlation \u2013 lateral ventricle (r = 0.667) and third ventricle (r = 0.914, P<\/jats:italic> < 0.001). Bland-Altman analysis confirmed strong agreement. Hematoma (kappa = 1) and contusion (kappa = 0.8) showed a strong correlation. Moderate agreement was noted for parenchymal changes and basal cistern patency. TCUS was comparable to NCCT in detecting hemorrhage and parenchymal abnormalities, but less sensitive for contusion and cistern evaluation.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nConclusion: <\/jats:title>\nTCUS shows excellent correlation with NCCT in evaluating midline shift and good correlation for ventricular size post-DC. 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