Introduction: The treatment of intracranial aneurysms has significantly evolved over the last decade with the advancement in endovascular techniques and devices. Flow diverters are the latest in the armamentarium for vascular reconstruction, aneurysm exclusion, and preservation of branch vessels. The possibility of treating various types of intracranial aneurysms, including those previously considered untreatable, has represented a new paradigm in the neurovascular era.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Aspirin has been associated with a decreasing risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage due to its anti-inflammatory mechanism of action and potential protective properties against aneurysm growth.
Objective: To determine the association between aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and aspirin use.
Methods: A systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis were performed across the PubMed database.
Med Hypotheses
April 2020
The chronic subdural hematoma is an entity, which affects mainly the elderly patients. According to literature, the complication rate was up to 22,7%, including recurrence of hematoma, worsening of the neurological status, postoperative delirium, etc. Treating of a chronic subdural hematoma could be conservative and operative, including twist drill craniostomy, single or multiple burr hole drainage, and craniotomy.
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