ISSN:
0942-0940
Keywords:
Sinus thrombosis
;
barbiturate therapy
;
magnetic resonance imaging
;
intracranial pressure
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A patient with sinus thrombosis and characteristic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, who was managed successfully by barbiturate therapy, is reported. MRI showed massive highintensity lesions on T2-weighted image which indicated venous cerebral infarction and brain oedema. Intravenous infusion of thiopental decreased increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The effectiveness of barbiturate therapy is discussed in terms of the similarity between this case and experimental sinus thrombosis. Barbiturate therapy should be considered in cases of severe sinus thrombosis with elevated ICP.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02001475
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