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L Monnin

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PubMed1998

[Trauma-induced arterial aneurysm in childhood. Report of a case and review of the literature].

We report a case of calloso-marginal artery aneurysm in a 3 year old child, revealed 3 weeks after a craniocerebral trauma with frontal embarrure, by a sudden subarachnoidal hemorrhage syndrome with loss of consciousness and coma. The CT scan confirmed the subarachnoid hemorrhage in all the basal cisterns, with an interhemispheric subdural hematoma. The carotid angiography showed a right calloso-marginal aneurysm. The child has been operated (coagulation of the artery and excision of the false aneurysm. We studied the mechanism of pediatric post-traumatic aneurysm, the histological and clinical presentation emphasizing the necessity of a complete neuroradiological exploration when new neurological symptoms develop after head trauma. Neurosurgical and/or endovascular neuroradiological treatment is mandatory.

Accidents, Traffic↗
PubMed1997

[Cerebral venous thrombosis in the Ile de la Réunion. A series of 20 patients].

Twenty cases of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) are reported. A significant majority of patients were young women receiving oral contraceptives. In the puerperium CVT were frequent and delayed; the number of septic lateral sinus thrombosis was the same as in the occidental countries. The clinical picture was not specific, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension or pseudotumor cerebri were not frequent. Focal signs were the most frequent clinical manifestations. The clinical course, of deep CVT was not as severe as previously reported. Due to the lack of MRI, only CT scan was performed for all patients. More than 50% showed direct signs of CVT (cord sign and delta sign). The diagnosis of CVT was confirmed by cerebral angiography. Early systematic treatment by heparin was used with neither appearance nor aggravation of hemorrhagic infarcts being observed. The outcome was favorable in 60% of the cases, except for venous hemorrhagic infarction.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1996

[Cerebral chromoblastomycosis. Apropos of a case. Review of the literature].

We present a case of brain abscess caused by Cladosporium trichoides which reappeared fifteen months later, in spite of a surgical procedure and antifungal chemotherapy. The importance of a complete neurosurgical resection of the lesion which determines the prognosis is emphasized. Based on amphotericine B, flucytosine, and itraconazole, the antifungal treatment is not fully standardized. Regular clinical and CT scan controls are necessary because of frequent recurrence.

Brain Abscess↗
PubMed1986

[Oral premedication with diazepam].

A double blind study has been carried out on patients scheduled for appendicectomy. They were divided into two groups who were given diazepam as premedication either orally or intramuscularly. The clinical effects were measured with regard to anxiolysis, gastric contents volume and acidity. Orally premedicated patients were not significantly less anxious. No significant differences between both groups concerning gastric contents (volume and pH) were found. Therefore, oral premedication did not increase the risk of inhalation. Taking into account the previous findings in the literature, the pharmacological advantages of the oral route and the lack of complications, a wider use of oral premedication for elective operations in adults is recommended.

Administration, Oral↗