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Axial non contrst-enhanced brain CT scan showing putaminal hemorrhage associated with midbrain hemorrhage.
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Objectives: Hypertensive putaminal hemorrhage is the most common type of intraparenchymal cerebral hemorrhage, yet the therapeutic policy is still controversial. The aim of this work was to analyze clinical and imaging data of patients with hypertensive putaminal hemorrhage and identify selection criteria for appropriate treatment. Material & Metho...
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... ventricle was either; patent, effaced (indented), obliterated (IV hemorrhage), obstructed (compressed), and occluded (compressed with IV hemorrhage), (Fig. 2). Position of midline structures was either central, mild shift (<5 mm), moderate shift (5-10 mm), and severe shift (>10 mm), (Fig. 3). Brain stem hemorrhage was either absent or present, (Fig. 4) Therapeutic decision & Modality: All patients were managed in an ICU or a recovery unit facility, for general medical adjustment and control of elevated blood pressure. All patients received measures to decrease intracranial pressure (ICP) and, when indicated, were supported by mechanical ventilation. Therapeutic decision was taken by ...
