The surgical management of cerebral cavernous angiomas

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Atropine administration in experimental electromechanical dissociation

Atropine can have a place during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the management of asystole, where parasympathetic influence might be excessive. However, the beneficial effects of atropine in electromechanical dissociation (EMD) have not been clearly demonstrated. The authors studied the effects of atropine in combination with epinephrine on an experimental model of EMD in the closed-chested dog. In 15 pentobarbital-anesthetized, mechanically ventilated dogs (mean weight 20 kg), EMD was induced by ventricular fibrillation followed by an external countershock, and was observed for 2 minutes before CPR was started. After 5 minutes of chest compression using a CPR thumper, either atropine 0.5 mg or D5W was administered, and the same injection was repeated every 5 minutes until recovery. Epinephrine 1 mg was administered in alternans. Each dog was submitted to two successive episodes of CPR, using either atropine or D5W, in a randomized order. Of a total of 28 CPRs, five were successful with chest compression alone. In the treatment groups, 10 of 11 were successful with atropine, but only eight of 12 with D5W (P < .01). The duration of CPR was also significantly shorter when atropine was used (9 minutes 56 seconds ± 14 seconds versus 12 minutes 08 seconds ± 43 seconds, P < .001). During the recovery period, atropine-treated animals had higher arterial pressure, heart rate, cardiac output and stroke volume. On this experimental model, the administration of high doses of atropine together with epinephrine enhances the recovery from EMD and results in a better cardiac function during recovery.SCOPUS: ar.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

One level cotrel-dubousset instrumentation in lumbar spondylolisthesis

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Cervical Spondylotic myelopathy: 150 cases, result of Surgery

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Epidémiologie des hémorragies sous arachnoïdiennes en Belgique

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Treatment of Neurological Disturbances induced by Lumbar Spine Instability

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Meningioma associated with subdural haematoma: Report of two cases and review of the literature

Subdural haematoma (SDH) caused by meningioma is infrequent. 18 cases are described in the literature. We report 2 new cases. Intratumoural bleeding is a frequent feature of this uncommon association.SCOPUS: ar.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Traumatic brain edema induced by ventricular puncture. A study by magnetic resonance imaging

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Spinal cord stimulation as a treatment for refractory neuropathic pain in tethered cord syndrome: a case report

Abstract Introduction The spinal cord is a target for many neurosurgical procedures used to treat chronic severe pain. Neuromodulation and neuroablation are surgical techniques based on well-known specific anatomical structures. However, anatomical and electrophysical changes related to the tethered spinal cord make it more difficult to use these procedures. Case presentation We report the case of a 37-year-old Caucasian woman who had several surgical interventions for tethered cord syndrome. These interventions resulted in severe neuropathic pain in her lower back and right leg. This pain was treated by spinal cord stimulation using intra-operative sensory mapping, which allowed the cord's optimal placement in a more caudal position. Conclusion The low-voltage and more caudally placed electrodes are specific features of this treatment of tethered cord syndrome.</p

Spondylolisthésis dégénératif: chirurgie ou non ?

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