Clinical neurology and neurosurgery
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg · Jan 1991
Review Case ReportsSubdural hematoma after lumbar puncture: two case reports and review of the literature.
Two cases of intracranial subdural hematoma following lumbar puncture are presented. A review of all previously reported cases shows that subdural hematoma after lumbar puncture is a rare but serious complication. The pathogenesis of subdural hematoma after lumbar puncture is probably related to that of post lumbar puncture headache. Application of an epidural blood patch may therefore be a safe way not only to treat typical post lumbar puncture headache but also to prevent subdural hematoma after lumbar puncture.
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The article reports the case history of a patient with baclofen intoxication and burst suppression activity in the EEG several hours after baclofen ingestion. With symptomatic treatment the patient recovered within 5 days and the EEG became normal, again.
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg · Jan 1990
Case ReportsSymptomatic tension pneumocephalus after evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma: report of seven cases.
We present seven cases of tension pneumocephalus developing after burr hole evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma. After a careful review of the literature we discuss the physiopathology, the diagnosis and the treatment of this complication of chronic subdural haematoma surgery.
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg · Jan 1990
Case ReportsTension pneumocephalus following posterior fossa surgery in sitting position. A report of 2 cases.
Tension pneumocephalus is a rare complication of posterior fossa surgery in sitting position. We encountered 2 patients with this complication amongst 60 patients operated during the past 2 years. ⋯ Prompt recognition of this complication is very important. Diagnosis and management are discussed.
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg · Jan 1990
Case ReportsSyndrome of continuous muscle fibre activity confined to the legs.
We report a 35-year-old woman with painful muscle cramps in both legs, this being the only symptom of the syndrome of continuous muscle fibre activity. Diagnosis was confirmed by electromyography during sleep.