ISSN:
1433-0350
Schlagwort(e):
Key words Infantile subdural fluid collection
;
Methylprednisolone acetate
;
Platelet-activating factor
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Medizin
Notizen:
Abstract We report on the successful treatment of a case of infantile subdural fluid collection after cardiac surgery by administration of methylprednisolone acetate into the subdural cavity. The protein content in subdural fluid did not change even after administration of this steroid and was not a good indicator of the efficacy of treatment; however, the content of platelet-activating factor (PAF), an inflammatory mediator, in the fluid removed from the subdural cavity decreased rapidly after administration of the steroid. Subdural fluid collection subsequently decreased and mental retardation was improved. Our findings suggest that PAF content is a good indicator of the severity of infantile subdural fluid collection.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003810050243
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