Postoperative management often demands the introduction of several strategies in an attempt to minimize complication rates. One of the routine strategies includes the use of spinal drains, which have been questioned for their efficacy in improving postoperative outcomes. However, its role in postoperative outcomes is still debated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFColloid cysts of the third ventricle are rare, benign intracranial tumors that can cause significant neurological symptoms and complications, particularly when they lead to obstructive hydrocephalus. The aim of this study is to present a case of a large third ventricle colloid cyst causing acute hydrocephalus and fainting attacks, necessitating emergency surgery. This is a case of a 46-year-old female presenting with headaches and recurrent fainting attacks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Replacement therapy is constantly required by Hemophilia A (HA) patients lacking coagulation factor VIII (FVIII). The most serious complication of this treatment is the development of neutralizing antibodies (inhibitors).
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of FVIII inhibitors among children treated for HA at the Jordanian Royal Medical Services.