Volume : X, Issue : VII, July - 2020

STUDY ON THE FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF SURGERY IN PATIENTS WITH RUPTURED INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSM

Dr. Arvind K R, Dr. Biju Bhadran, Dr. Krishna Kumar, Dr. Harrison G

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BACKGROUND: Intracranial aneurysms are usually asymptomatic and if they do rupture it often presents with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) or associated with intraparenchmal/ intraventricular hemorrhage in a few patients. This can be problematic and affect the life of these patients in variety of ways for a prolonged period of time that requires support with proper treatment and regular follow up. METHODS: A retrospective–prospective clinical study of 30 patients was conducted on patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysm who underwent surgery in Department of Neurosurgery, Govt. TD Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala. Patients were then evaluated with modified Rankin scale and Functional Independence measurement scale at subsequent follow up visits (3 and 6 months) to assess the functional outcome of surgery. RESULTS: Patients with better Fischer’s grade at presentation and with absence of pre operative hydrocephalus, intra parenchymal/ intra ventricular hemorrhage, intra operative aneurysm rupture, onset of post operative vasospasm or infarct or CSF diversion or re exploration had better outcomes. The mean mRs and mean FIM score obtained pre operatively showed improvement at 3 and 6 months follow up. CONCLUSION: Surgical intervention in ruptured intracranial aneurysms did yield an optimal functional outcome

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STUDY ON THE FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF SURGERY IN PATIENTS WITH RUPTURED INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSM, Dr. Arvind K R, Dr. Biju Bhadran, Dr. Krishna Kumar, Dr. Harrison G INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-10 | Issue-7 | July-2020


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