Intra-operative Subarachnoid Haemorrhage During Tumour Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Hakan Tayfun, Türk Cezmi Çağrı, Çelik Hasan
Primary Institution: Haydarpasa Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Clinic of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
Hypothesis
Can a glial tumour cause a subarachnoid haemorrhage during surgery?
Conclusion
This case report presents the first documented instance of a subarachnoid haemorrhage occurring in real time during the resection of a glioblastoma.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of seizures and neurological deficits prior to surgery.
- Postoperative imaging revealed a massive subarachnoid haemorrhage.
- The surgery involved gross total resection of the tumour.
Takeaway
A woman had surgery for a brain tumour, and unexpectedly, she had a serious bleeding in her brain during the operation.
Methodology
The case involved a 64-year-old woman undergoing surgery for a glioblastoma, during which a subarachnoid haemorrhage was observed.
Limitations
The inability to perform digital subtraction angiography and autopsy due to family refusal limits the findings.
Participant Demographics
One 64-year-old female patient.
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