Clinical neurology and neurosurgery
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg · Oct 2014
Review Meta AnalysisEffects of dexmedetomidine on outcomes following craniocerebral operation - a meta-analysis.
To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on outcomes following craniocerebral operation and provide evidence for individualized medication. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine can reduce the hemodynamic response and play a role in brain protection.
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg · Oct 2014
Review Case ReportsA review of cavernous malformations with trigeminal neuralgia.
Cavernous malformation with trigeminal neuralgia is relatively rare; only 10 cases have been reported. In deciding treatment strategies, it is helpful to classify cavernous malformation according to its origin, as follows: in the Gasserian ganglion (Type G); between the cisternal and intra-axial portions of the trigeminal nerve root (Type C); in the intra-axial trigeminal nerve root in the pons (Type P); or in the spinal tract of the trigeminal nerve root (Type S). A 62-year-old male presented with left trigeminal neuralgia (V2 area) and left facial hypoesthesia. ⋯ Histological examination confirmed a cavernous malformation. In this case, the cavernous malformation was Type C. We review cases of cavernous malformation with trigeminal neuralgia and discuss therapeutic strategies according to the area of origin.