Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis treated with combined local thrombolytic and systemic anticoagulation therapy

1997 ◽  
Vol 139 (4) ◽  
pp. 332-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Aoki ◽  
H. Uchinuno ◽  
T. Tanikawa ◽  
M. Kagawa ◽  
K. Takakura
Keyword(s):  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Anticoagulation Therapy ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Systemic Anticoagulation ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

Periorbital cellulitis, subgaleal abscess and superior sagittal sinus thrombosis: a rare combination of complications arising from unilateral frontal sinusitis

2012 ◽  
Vol 126 (12) ◽  
pp. 1281-1283 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Jones ◽  
A Trinidade ◽  
M C Jaberoo ◽  
M Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Anticoagulation Therapy ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Frontal Sinusitis ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Rare Combination ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

AbstractBackground:Subclinical infection of the sinuses can result in delayed diagnosis and unusual presenting complications.Case report:This paper describes the case of a 14-year-old boy with a rare combination of periorbital cellulitis, subgaleal abscess and superior sagittal sinus thrombosis following a late presentation of unilateral frontal sinusitis.Results:Following multiple surgical procedures, and antimicrobial and anticoagulation therapy, the patient made a full recovery.Conclusion:Serious sinusitis complications still occur, and can do so in unusual combinations with minimal clinical signs. Systemic anticoagulation therapy is considered safe practice in the management of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and may reduce morbidity and mortality.

Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis complicating neck dissection

2010 ◽  
Vol 124 (10) ◽  
pp. 1126-1128
Author(s):  
D J Howe ◽  
M J Henderson ◽  
I Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Neck Dissection ◽  
Internal Jugular Vein ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Jugular Vein ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Elective Neck Dissection ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

AbstractObjective:To report a superior sagittal sinus thrombosis occurring as a rare complication of neck dissection, and to present a review of published literature.Case report:A 42-year-old man underwent an elective neck dissection for a tumour stage 2, node stage 2b, tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma, prior to chemoradiotherapy. During surgery, the right internal jugular vein was sacrificed as part of the resection, as tumour was adherent to it. Two weeks after surgery, the patient was readmitted with seizures. Subsequent computed tomography and magnetic resonance venography confirmed a superior sagittal sinus thrombosis. The patient was subsequently anticoagulated and underwent radiotherapy without further complication. A review of pre-operative imaging indicated a dominant internal jugular vein, ligation of which may have been a factor in the subsequent sagittal sinus thrombosis.Conclusion:Superior sagittal sinus thrombosis following neck dissection is a rare occurrence, with little reported in the literature. Dominant internal jugular vein anatomy may be evident on pre-operative imaging. An awareness of this complication may be helpful to surgeons contemplating sacrifice of the internal jugular vein.

Radionuclide Brain Scan Findings in Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

1978 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 184-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
BRIAN R. J. WILLIAMSON ◽  
C DAVID TEATES ◽  
STUART T. BRAY ◽  
HANS O. RIDDERVOLD ◽  
RICHARD F. LESS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Brain Scan ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

scholarly journals The fate of a Military Pilot in Malaysia: Lingering on the ground after young stroke

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-58
Author(s):  
Zulkefley Mohammad ◽  
Ariff Azfarahim Ibrahim ◽  
Rosnah Ismail ◽  
Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Protein S ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
S Deficiency ◽  
Returning To Work ◽  
Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis ◽  
Work Accommodation

Strokes in young pilots can result in the devastating loss of productive years of life, especially for pilots at the peak of their careers. A 32-yr-old male military helicopter pilot was diagnosed with superior sagittal sinus thrombosis and bilateral parietal hemorrhages secondary to protein S deficiency after 15 years in military service. Two years post-stroke, he was carefully evaluated for a possible return to work after aeromedical assessment and the 1 percent rule being considered. A decision was made by the medical board for him to be disqualified to fly and grounded with work accommodation. The authors recommend that there is a need for reassessment up to two years using the objective PULHEEMS method for young pilots who failed aeromedical assessment due to stroke for returning to work as their experiences and knowledge is highly valuable.

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