Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Feb 2003
Case Reports[Serious cerebral venous thrombosis: can we use fibrinolytic?].
We report a case of thrombosis of superior sagittal and cavernous sinuses treated by direct instillation of fibrinolytic agents via selective catheterization. Despite risk of bleeding related to the pathology and treatment, no adverse side-effect occurred. This report is unusual regarding the poor initial clinical patient's condition with dilated and unreactive pupil. The good neurologic outcome warrants aggressive treatment in the most severe forms of cerebral venous thrombosis.
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Feb 2003
Case Reports[Aortobronchial fistula developing from an infectious aneurysm of the thoracic aorta].
Aortobronchial fistula presenting as massive haemoptysis is a rapidly fatal process if not promptly diagnosed and repaired. It's an unusual complication of thoracic aneurysm. ⋯ Aortobronchial fistula diagnosis should be considered in patients who have minor or major haemoptysis and correct diagnostic procedures should be performed early. An aggressive surgical approach is often necessary.