Vasogenic edema of the Basal Ganglia after intra-arterial administration of nimodipine for treatment of vasospasm

The intra-arterial administration of nimodipine (IAN) is commonly used for cerebral vasospasm refractory to medical treatments. We report two cases of vasogenic edema after IAN. Our patients with aneurismal subarachnoid hemorrhage presented with vasospasm, which was treated by IAN. Consequently, vas...

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Published in:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2011, 49(2), , pp.112-115
Main Authors: Ryu, Chang-Woo, Koh, Jun-Seok, Yu, Seung-Young, Kim, Eui-Jong
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Language:English
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Summary:The intra-arterial administration of nimodipine (IAN) is commonly used for cerebral vasospasm refractory to medical treatments. We report two cases of vasogenic edema after IAN. Our patients with aneurismal subarachnoid hemorrhage presented with vasospasm, which was treated by IAN. Consequently, vasogenic edema developed in the basal ganglia. Reperfusion following IAN for vasospasm may have the potential for inciting vasogenic edema in the ischemic brain.
ISSN:2005-3711
1598-7876
DOI:10.3340/jkns.2011.49.2.112