Acute Paraplegia after Aneurysmal SAH - A rare complication and the review of literature.

Acute Paraplegia after Aneurysmal SAH - A rare complication and the review of literature.

World Neurosurg. 2015 Dec 31;

Authors: Chiang YC, Lee CH, Chen WH, Tsuei YS

Abstract
Paraplegia following intracranial aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a rare condition and its pathogenesis is still unclear. We present a case of ruptured basilar dissecting aneurysm treated with the stent-assisted coiling procedure. Progressive weakness of the lower limbs developed within 5 days post-operatively. Spinal magnetic resonance image (MRI) showed SAH accumulation in the lumbosacral area. Emergency lumbar drainage was performed and the patient's symptoms improved dramatically. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report to describe the successful treatment of paraplegia following intracranial aneurysmal SAH.

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