Computed tomography in aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage. Issue 6 (June 1980)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bell, B A; Kendall, B E; Symon, L
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 43:Issue 6(1980)
• Page Start: 522
• Page End: 524
• Publication Date: 1980-06
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.43.6.522
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : The initial CT scans of 76 patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage were reviewed, and the amount of blood visible in the basal CSF cisterns was quantified. The outcome of surgery was found to correlate significantly with the quantity of blood seen on the scan, as did the pre-operative grade of the patient, a history of pre-existing hypertension, and the presence of angiographic vasospasm.