Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8684812 | Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Cerebral vasospasm is an extremely rare adverse effect after carmustine wafers implantation in glioma surgery, with only one case reported. In our case, intra-arterial nimodipine was rapidly effective. Although rare, such a potentially disastrous complication should be considered when a new neurological deficit unexpectedly occurs after carmustine wafers implantation, and vascular investigation should be undertaken.
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Authors
Vitaliano F. Muzii, Anna Vaiano, Sandra Bracco, Biagio R. Carangelo,