Title of article
Management of Ischaemic Stroke: The Role of the Neurosurgeon
Author/Authors
Ogungbo, B Departments of Neurosurgery - Western General Hospital, Edinburgh , Okor, D Departments of Neurosurgery - Western General Hospital, Edinburgh , Ojini, FI Medicine - Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos
Pages
3
From page
143
To page
145
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Neurosurgeons are often not involved in the
management of patients with stroke in Nigeria.
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the role of neurosurgeons in the
management of ischaemic stroke.
METHODS: We looked at the contributions that a neurosurgeon
may be able to make in the care of the patient with an ischaemic
stroke. The emphasis was on preventive and curative
interventions in the surgical armamentarium of the
neurosurgeon that could be of benefit to the patient.
RESULTS: We presented some scenarios in patients with
ischemic stroke that may require the assistance of a
neurosurgeon. The article explored the role of preventive and
definitive surgery in reducing morbidity and mortality in
ischaemic stroke patients.
CONCLUSION: There is a role for the neurosurgeon in the
management of patients with ischaemic stroke. It is important
that patients who might benefit from neurosurgical intervention
are referred early for neurosurgical evaluation
Keywords
Nigeria , Surgical management , Ischaemic stroke , Neurosurgeon
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2010
Record number
2438331
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