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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 1996; 39(2): 56-59
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1052217
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to Determine the Surgical Indication of Moderate Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage

T. Kanno, K. Nonomura
  • Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University,
  • Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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18 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

A new approach for the treatment of hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is described. Patients with intracerebral hemorrhage were selected for surgical treatment on the basis of their response to hyperbaric oxygen. Patients who showed clinical improvement with hyperbaric oxygen therapy and underwent surgery showed a significantly improved outcome. On the other hand, patients who did not show any clinical improvement with hyperbaric oxygen demonstrated a poor outcome even if surgery was performed. This comparative study verified the usefulness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for selection of patients with ICH selection for surgery.

Key words

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy - CT-fluoroscopy - Hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage - Long-term outcome