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Treatment of Post-hemorrhagic Cerebral Vasospasm: Role of Endovascular Therapy

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Early Brain Injury or Cerebral Vasospasm

Part of the book series: Acta Neurochirurgica Supplements ((NEUROCHIRURGICA,volume 110/2))

Abstract

In this review, the current role of intracranial angioplasty and intra-arterial vasodilators for post-hemorrhagic vasospasm is described with an emphasis on the rationale for its use and the supporting data from published scientific and clinical studies. Current clinical indications and specific techniques are highlighted. Special attention is given to the evolution of these techniques over time. A discussion of acute and chronic complications, short and long-term treatment results, device specific trends and controversies are outlined.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati (UC) Neuroscience Institute and UC College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA

    Andrew Grande, Christopher Nichols, Usman Khan, Todd Abruzzo, Andrew Ringer & Mario Zuccarello

  2. Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati (UC) Neuroscience Institute and UC College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA

    Gail Pyne-Geithman

  3. Mayfield Clinic, Cincinnati, OH, USA

    Todd Abruzzo, Andrew Ringer & Mario Zuccarello

  4. Department of Neurosurgery, c/o Editorial Office, ML 0515, 260 Stetson Street, Suite 2200, Cincinnati, OH, USA

    Mario Zuccarello

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Grande, A. et al. (2011). Treatment of Post-hemorrhagic Cerebral Vasospasm: Role of Endovascular Therapy. In: Feng, H., Mao, Y., Zhang, J.H. (eds) Early Brain Injury or Cerebral Vasospasm. Acta Neurochirurgica Supplements, vol 110/2. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-0356-2_23

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