[Serious cerebral venous thrombosis: can we use fibrinolytic?]

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2003 Feb;22(2):133-6. doi: 10.1016/s0750-7658(02)00862-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of thrombosis of superior sagittal and cavernous sinuses treated by direct instillation of fibrinolytic agents via selective catheterization. Despite risk of bleeding related to the pathology and treatment, no adverse side-effect occurred. This report is unusual regarding the poor initial clinical patient's condition with dilated and unreactive pupil. The good neurologic outcome warrants aggressive treatment in the most severe forms of cerebral venous thrombosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Graves Disease / complications
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / surgery
  • Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / therapy*
  • Male
  • Stereotaxic Techniques
  • Streptococcal Infections / complications
  • Thrombolytic Therapy* / adverse effects
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed