Hyperperfusion Syndrome after Evacuation of Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Author:
Soo Jin CHO
1
;
Yang Ki MINN
;
Ki Han KWON
;
Taegoo CHO
;
Sang Hwan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Korea. dowonc@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hyperperfusion syndrome;
Hematoma/Subdural;
Seizures
- MeSH:
Aged;
Angioplasty;
Cerebral Hemorrhage;
Endarterectomy, Carotid;
Headache;
Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic*;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Paresis;
Seizures
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2003;21(4):412-414
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hyperperfusion syndrome (HS) is characterized by unilateral headache, seizures, and hypertension and may result in intracerebral hemorrhage. HS is a serious complication following carotid endarterectomy or angioplasty, but it is rarely reported after evacuation of chronic subdural hematoma (CSH). A 75-year-old man developed headache, seizure, and hemiparesis after evacuation of CSH. HS is diagnosed by a postoperative transcranial Doppler. His symptoms subsided with anti-hypertensive medications. Early recognition of this syndrome may be important in reducing postoperative morbidity of CSH.
