Journal of neurosurgery
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Journal of neurosurgery · Mar 2005
Upper basilar artery aneurysms: oculomotor outcomes in 163 cases.
The purpose of this study was to identify factors predictive of postoperative oculomotor nerve palsy among patients who undergo surgery for distal basilar artery (BA) aneurysms. The data can be used to estimate preoperative risk in this population. The natural history of oculomotor nerve palsy in patients with good outcomes is also defined. ⋯ The results of this study can help identify patients with a high risk for the development of oculomotor nerve palsy. This may help neurosurgeons in preoperative planning and discussions.
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Journal of neurosurgery · Feb 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialRisk factors for ischemic lesions following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.
The aim of this study was to test whether enoxaparin treatment (40 mg subcutaneously once daily) reduces the risk of cerebral infarction after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and to investigate predictive risk factors for permanent ischemic lesions visible on follow-up computerized tomography (CT) scans obtained 3 months after SAH. ⋯ The presence of ischemic lesions can be predicted by the severity of bleeding, delayed cerebral ischemia, excess weight, duration of temporary artery occlusion, and occurrence of nocturnal aneurysm rupture.