ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Key words Aneurysm, intracranial
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Haemorrhage, subarachnoid
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Vasospasm
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Embolisation
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Spasmolysis, intra-arterial
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We describe two patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage due to a ruptured intracranial aneurysm and severe symptomatic vasospasm. The aneurysm was occluded with detachable coils followed by intra-arterial infusion of papaverine to treat vasospasm as an one-stage procedure. There was significant resolution of the vasospasm. The long-term clinical outcome in one patient was excellent, the other still has minor deficits. Combined endovascular aneurysm therapy followed by intra-arterial spasmolysis with papaverine is a technically feasable therapeutic alternative in patients with symptomatic vasospasm.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002340000479
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