The spontaneous disappearance of a ruptured intracranial aneurysm is unusual and its mechanism remains incompletely understood. However, several hypotheses are put forward and are mostly found in Virchow’s triad. We ...The spontaneous disappearance of a ruptured intracranial aneurysm is unusual and its mechanism remains incompletely understood. However, several hypotheses are put forward and are mostly found in Virchow’s triad. We report the case of a man who suffered subarachnoid hemorrhage by rupture of a blister aneurysm of the P1 segment of the left posterior cerebral artery. A control arteriography performed one week after the rupture showed a disappearance of the aneurysm and a significant vasospasm of the carrier artery. Angiograms performed at 3 weeks and 3 months confirmed this disappearance of the aneurysm and a return to normal artery size. Clinically the patient was doing well. Therefore his aneurysm was spontaneously declared cured. Several studies are needed to clarify the natural history of spontaneously thrombosed aneurysms and elucidate their occurrence mechanism in order to improve the management of intracranial aneurysmal pathology.展开更多
Anterior cervical spine surgery for traumatic or degenerative disease is a well-established procedure. However, complications such as pharyngoesophageal perforation can occur. In this study, we report a series of 6 ph...Anterior cervical spine surgery for traumatic or degenerative disease is a well-established procedure. However, complications such as pharyngoesophageal perforation can occur. In this study, we report a series of 6 pharyngoesophageal perforations after surgery. Based on the literature review, we analyzed pathogenesis, diagnosis and discussed therapeutic strategies. Three cases occurred after surgeries of traumatic cervical spine whereas the remaining were after surgeries for degenerative cervical myelopathy. The mean duration of surgery was 210 minutes. The symptoms, appearing 48 hours after surgery, were commonly hyperthermia, dysphagia, sore throat and swelling of the incision site. The diagnostic was confirmed after contrast-enhanced esophagography. The treatment strategies consisted of insertion of nasogastric feeding tube, oral intake restriction, intravenous antibiotics administration, wound drainage. Reoperation was necessary in 4 cases with removal of the hardware in three of them. One death occurred by pulmonary embolism in a tetraplegic patient. The occurrence of pharyngoesophageal perforation after cervical spine surgery can be disastrous. It can be avoided by increasing surgeon awareness during the surgical procedure. Early detection, immediate and multidisciplinary therapy are recommended to achieve the best outcomes.展开更多
Congenital skull fractures of newborn are rare and create medico-legal problems. Their management is controversial. Between surgery considered too aggressive and uncertain conservative attitude, reduction by suction c...Congenital skull fractures of newborn are rare and create medico-legal problems. Their management is controversial. Between surgery considered too aggressive and uncertain conservative attitude, reduction by suction cup or breast pump is an alternative. The authors report their experience through a case of successful resolution of a congenital depressed skull fracture using a suction cup in a newborn at 13 day of life followed by a literature review. This technique avoids the usual complications of surgery and reduces the anxiety of parents related to surgery. It also avoids the anxiety of having a newborn with a recessed skull and a conservative attitude with uncertain outcome.展开更多
Introduction: The management of intracranial aneurysms in sub-Saharan Africa is essentially surgical. In this retrospective study, the authors report their experience in surgical management of intracranial aneurysm in...Introduction: The management of intracranial aneurysms in sub-Saharan Africa is essentially surgical. In this retrospective study, the authors report their experience in surgical management of intracranial aneurysm in Côte d’Ivoire. Methods: We carried out a retrospective study on patients operated for a ruptured or unruptured intracranial aneurysm between January 1st, 2012 and December 31st, 2018. Data on epidemiological characteristics of patients and aneurysms, treatments and patient outcomes were analyzed. Results: One hundred twenty eight aneurysms were operated. Sixty-six percent of the patients were female. According to the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) scale, 58, 5% of patients were in grade I. Fisher scale showed 29% of Fisher 2 and 49% of Fisher 4. The aneurysms were mainly located on the internal carotid artery in 38% and anterior complex in 36%. The average size of aneurysms was 6.5 mm. In 81.4% the size of the aneurysms was less than 10 mm. Most aneurysms (90%) were treated at late stage. According to the modified Rankin Scale, 92 patients (83%) had good outcome, 7 patients (6%) had poor outcome, and the mortality rate was 11%. Conclusions: This study shows encouraging results if we refer to the overall postoperative results. However, there is a sub-diagnosis and low treatment rate of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. The improvement of intracranial aneurysms management requires improving the standard of health in the country.展开更多
Epidural localization of myeloid leukaemia is rarely reported.Spinal cord compression as an initial presentation of acute myeloid leukaemia is extremely rare.This is a report of a 17-year-old black boy who presented t...Epidural localization of myeloid leukaemia is rarely reported.Spinal cord compression as an initial presentation of acute myeloid leukaemia is extremely rare.This is a report of a 17-year-old black boy who presented to emergency department with neurological symptoms of spinal cord compression.Imaging modalities showed multiple soft tissue masses in the epidural space.After surgical treatment,histopathological examination of the epidural mass showed myeloid leukaemia cells infiltration.Literature review on Medline and 'scholar Google' database was done.The characteristics and management of extra-medullary leukaemia are discussed.Granulocytic sarcoma,myeloid sarcoma or chloroma with acute myeloid leukaemia should be considered as part of epidural spinal cord compression.Therefore surgery is indicated on an emergent basis.展开更多
Background:Common B cell lymphoma locations are lymph nodes,skin,bone,mediastinum and it accounts for 2 ％ of NHL.Giant solitary spinal B-LBL has not yet been described.Case presentation:A 15-years old boy was admitte...Background:Common B cell lymphoma locations are lymph nodes,skin,bone,mediastinum and it accounts for 2 ％ of NHL.Giant solitary spinal B-LBL has not yet been described.Case presentation:A 15-years old boy was admitted for a painful swelling of the thoracolumbar spine and paraplegia.MRI showed a voluminous mass of the thoracolumbar spine.Initial treatment consisted of surgical decompression and stabilization,followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.Histological examination showed a B-LBL.The quality of life improved significantly.Conclusion:To the best of our knowledge,this is the first case of giant solitary spinal B-LBL ever reported.Indication to choose a treatment method over another should weigh on individual priorities.Surgery should be considered as initial treatment option in this atypical lesion.展开更多
文摘The spontaneous disappearance of a ruptured intracranial aneurysm is unusual and its mechanism remains incompletely understood. However, several hypotheses are put forward and are mostly found in Virchow’s triad. We report the case of a man who suffered subarachnoid hemorrhage by rupture of a blister aneurysm of the P1 segment of the left posterior cerebral artery. A control arteriography performed one week after the rupture showed a disappearance of the aneurysm and a significant vasospasm of the carrier artery. Angiograms performed at 3 weeks and 3 months confirmed this disappearance of the aneurysm and a return to normal artery size. Clinically the patient was doing well. Therefore his aneurysm was spontaneously declared cured. Several studies are needed to clarify the natural history of spontaneously thrombosed aneurysms and elucidate their occurrence mechanism in order to improve the management of intracranial aneurysmal pathology.
文摘Anterior cervical spine surgery for traumatic or degenerative disease is a well-established procedure. However, complications such as pharyngoesophageal perforation can occur. In this study, we report a series of 6 pharyngoesophageal perforations after surgery. Based on the literature review, we analyzed pathogenesis, diagnosis and discussed therapeutic strategies. Three cases occurred after surgeries of traumatic cervical spine whereas the remaining were after surgeries for degenerative cervical myelopathy. The mean duration of surgery was 210 minutes. The symptoms, appearing 48 hours after surgery, were commonly hyperthermia, dysphagia, sore throat and swelling of the incision site. The diagnostic was confirmed after contrast-enhanced esophagography. The treatment strategies consisted of insertion of nasogastric feeding tube, oral intake restriction, intravenous antibiotics administration, wound drainage. Reoperation was necessary in 4 cases with removal of the hardware in three of them. One death occurred by pulmonary embolism in a tetraplegic patient. The occurrence of pharyngoesophageal perforation after cervical spine surgery can be disastrous. It can be avoided by increasing surgeon awareness during the surgical procedure. Early detection, immediate and multidisciplinary therapy are recommended to achieve the best outcomes.
文摘Congenital skull fractures of newborn are rare and create medico-legal problems. Their management is controversial. Between surgery considered too aggressive and uncertain conservative attitude, reduction by suction cup or breast pump is an alternative. The authors report their experience through a case of successful resolution of a congenital depressed skull fracture using a suction cup in a newborn at 13 day of life followed by a literature review. This technique avoids the usual complications of surgery and reduces the anxiety of parents related to surgery. It also avoids the anxiety of having a newborn with a recessed skull and a conservative attitude with uncertain outcome.
文摘Introduction: The management of intracranial aneurysms in sub-Saharan Africa is essentially surgical. In this retrospective study, the authors report their experience in surgical management of intracranial aneurysm in Côte d’Ivoire. Methods: We carried out a retrospective study on patients operated for a ruptured or unruptured intracranial aneurysm between January 1st, 2012 and December 31st, 2018. Data on epidemiological characteristics of patients and aneurysms, treatments and patient outcomes were analyzed. Results: One hundred twenty eight aneurysms were operated. Sixty-six percent of the patients were female. According to the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) scale, 58, 5% of patients were in grade I. Fisher scale showed 29% of Fisher 2 and 49% of Fisher 4. The aneurysms were mainly located on the internal carotid artery in 38% and anterior complex in 36%. The average size of aneurysms was 6.5 mm. In 81.4% the size of the aneurysms was less than 10 mm. Most aneurysms (90%) were treated at late stage. According to the modified Rankin Scale, 92 patients (83%) had good outcome, 7 patients (6%) had poor outcome, and the mortality rate was 11%. Conclusions: This study shows encouraging results if we refer to the overall postoperative results. However, there is a sub-diagnosis and low treatment rate of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. The improvement of intracranial aneurysms management requires improving the standard of health in the country.
文摘Epidural localization of myeloid leukaemia is rarely reported.Spinal cord compression as an initial presentation of acute myeloid leukaemia is extremely rare.This is a report of a 17-year-old black boy who presented to emergency department with neurological symptoms of spinal cord compression.Imaging modalities showed multiple soft tissue masses in the epidural space.After surgical treatment,histopathological examination of the epidural mass showed myeloid leukaemia cells infiltration.Literature review on Medline and 'scholar Google' database was done.The characteristics and management of extra-medullary leukaemia are discussed.Granulocytic sarcoma,myeloid sarcoma or chloroma with acute myeloid leukaemia should be considered as part of epidural spinal cord compression.Therefore surgery is indicated on an emergent basis.
文摘Background:Common B cell lymphoma locations are lymph nodes,skin,bone,mediastinum and it accounts for 2 ％ of NHL.Giant solitary spinal B-LBL has not yet been described.Case presentation:A 15-years old boy was admitted for a painful swelling of the thoracolumbar spine and paraplegia.MRI showed a voluminous mass of the thoracolumbar spine.Initial treatment consisted of surgical decompression and stabilization,followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.Histological examination showed a B-LBL.The quality of life improved significantly.Conclusion:To the best of our knowledge,this is the first case of giant solitary spinal B-LBL ever reported.Indication to choose a treatment method over another should weigh on individual priorities.Surgery should be considered as initial treatment option in this atypical lesion.
