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Higher Concentration of Taenia Antigens in the CSF is Related to Slight Ventricle Enlargement and Periventricular Neuronal Decrease in Young Rats

Arq. bras. neurocir; 40 (2), 2021
Purpose Experimental models might help understand the pathophysiology of neurocysticercosis-associated hydrocephalus. The present study aimed to compare the extent of hydrocephalus and tissue damage in rats with subarachnoid inoculation of different concentrations of Taenia crassiceps cyst proteins. Meth...

Clinical performance of fixed-pressure Sphera Duo® hydrocephalus shunt

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 78 (1), 2020
Abstract Introduction: Cerebral hydrodynamics complications in shunted patients are due to the malfunction of the system. The objective of this retrospective, single-center, single-arm cohort study is to confirm the safety and performance of Sphera® Duo when used in adult patients suffering from hydro...

Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: current concepts and updates

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (11), 2019
ABSTRACT Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a condition with a considerable incidence variation worldwide. In Brazil, the exact epidemiology of aneurysmal SAH is unknown. The most common presenting symptom is headache, usually described as the worst headache ever felt. Head computed tomography, when p...

Palidez peri orbitaria post aplicación de midriaticos en neonatos con hidrocefalia asociado a efectos sistémicos

Rev. chil. pediatr; 88 (2), 2017
Una adecuada dilatación pupilar es necesaria para evaluar a neonatos con riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades oftalmológicas. Sin embargo, este procedimiento no está libre de efectos adversos locales o sistémicos. La vasoconstricción local posterior a la aplicación de midriáticos es una de estas com...