Neurol Neurochir Pol
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Neurol Neurochir Pol · Nov 2016
Stent-assisted embolization of wide-neck anterior communicating artery aneurysms: Review of consecutive 34 cases.
We report our experience with stent-assisted coiling of anterior communicating artery aneurysms with special consideration of angiographic and clinical outcomes, retreatment rate and periprocedural complications. ⋯ The use of stent is feasible and effective for coil embolization of wide-necked anterior communicating artery aneurysms. Although periprocedural complications resulting in severe morbidity are rare, they should be noted, since in terms of thromboembolic events some of them presumably have a potential to be avoidable.
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Neurol Neurochir Pol · Jan 2016
Efficacy of the greater occipital nerve block in recurrent migraine type headaches.
We aimed to evaluate six months of results following repeated GON blocks. ⋯ We assume that GON blockage with 2 mL of 0.5% Bupivacaine can be a supportive treatment in migraine treatment, with no serious adverse effects reported.
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Neurol Neurochir Pol · Jan 2015
Meta AnalysisAssociation of migraine headaches with anatomical variations of the Circle of Willis: Evidence from a meta-analysis.
Several studies have attempted to investigate whether variations in the Circle of Willis (COW) are more common in migraine patients and whether the subsequent changes in perfusion may contribute to the pathomechanism of migraine. However, studies are not in agreement as to whether or not there is an increased prevalence of COW variations in migraineurs. ⋯ Migraine is associated with anatomical variations in both the anterior and posterior portions of the COW. However, larger prospective trials are needed to determine the true prevalence of variations and their pathological significance.
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Neurol Neurochir Pol · Jan 2015
ReviewIndications for CT scanning in minor head injuries: a review.
To determine indications for performing head CT following minor head injuries, which allow reducing number of imaging. ⋯ Use of clinical decision rules may have effect on reducing number of head CT scanning performed "just in a case".
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Neurol Neurochir Pol · Jan 2015
Review Case ReportsRed ear syndrome - case report and review of literature.
Red ear syndrome is characterized by: paroxysmal, unilateral, recurrent pain, redness and discomfort of the ear lobe accompanied by a burning sensation. The duration and frequency of red ear syndrome attacks is very various and the episodes, usually occur spontaneously. ⋯ The occurrence of symptoms of our case may have confirmed the observation that red ear syndrome is associated with primary headaches particularly migraine and cluster headaches. The literature on this case report of pediatric idiopathic red ear syndrome has been reviewed.