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ArticleSpinal cord series and cases2015

Subarachnoid haemorrhage: an unusual complication of implantation of an intrathecal baclofen pump.

H Broadhurst, P Thumbikat, C A J Romanowski, K P S Nair

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Article in Spinal cord series and cases, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

H BroadhurstPrincess Royal Spinal Injuries and Neurorehabilitation Centre, Northern General Hospital , Sheffield, UK.
P ThumbikatPrincess Royal Spinal Injuries and Neurorehabilitation Centre, Northern General Hospital , Sheffield, UK.
C A J RomanowskiDepartment of Medical Imaging, Royal Hallamshire Hospital , Sheffield, UK.
K P S NairPrincess Royal Spinal Injuries and Neurorehabilitation Centre, Northern General Hospital , Sheffield, UK.
Northern General Hospital · GBRoyal Hallamshire Hospital · GB

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

STUDY

designSingle case-report.

objectivesTo describe subarachnoid haemorrhage; an unusual complication following implantation of an intrathecal baclofen pump in an adult with spinal cord injury.

settingPrincess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit, Sheffield, UK.

methodsReview of the medical notes and literature.

resultsA 77-year-old man with an incomplete ASIA-C spinal cord injury at C5 level sustained 2 years previously, developed subarachnoid haemorrhage following implantation of an intrathecal baclofen pump for the management of spasticity that was unresponsive to treatment with oral antispasticity agents.

conclusionSubarachnoid haemorrhage can occur as a rare complication of insertion of Intrathecal baclofen pump. This need to be considered while evaluating patients who present with headache, confusion and seizures in the post operative period. SPONSORSHIP: Not applicable.

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Brain injuriesSpinal cord diseases

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PMID28053721
PMCPMC5129470
OpenAlexW2644954036

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