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Decompressive Surgery in Cerebrovenous Thrombosis

Authors :
Ferro, José M.
Crassard, Isabelle
Coutinho, Jonathan M.
Canhão, Patrícia
Barinagarrementeria, Fernando
Cucchiara, Brett
Derex, Laurent
Lichy, Christoph
Masjuan, Jaime
Massaro, Ayrton
Matamala, Gonzalo
Poli, Sven
Saadatnia, Mohammad
Stolz, Erwin
Viana-Baptista, Miguel
Stam, Jan
Bousser, Marie-Germaine
Source :
Stroke (Ovid); October 2011, Vol. 42 Issue: 10 p2825-2831, 7p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Herniation attributable to unilateral mass effect is the major cause of death in cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT). Decompressive surgery may be lifesaving in these patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00392499 and 15244628
Volume :
42
Issue :
10
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Stroke (Ovid)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48322127
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.111.615393