Neurosurgical intervention after major head injury in pediatric cochlear implant patients: case reports

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 350-352
Author(s):  
Ambrose C.W. Ho ◽  
Yau Hui
Keyword(s):  
Head Injury ◽  
Cochlear Implant ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Neurosurgical Intervention

Severe Head Injury linked to Subsequent Development of Malignant Brain Tumour within a Short Period- A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Head Injury ◽  
Brain Tumour ◽  
Severe Head Injury ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Malignant Brain Tumour ◽  
Tumour Development ◽  
Short Period ◽  
The Brain

There have been a few case reports of head injury leading to brain tumour development in the same region as the brain injury. Here we report a case where the patient suffered a severe head injury with contusion. He recovered clinically with conservative management. Follow up Computed Tomography scan of the brain a month later showed complete resolution of the lesion. He subsequently developed malignant brain tumour in the same region as the original contusion within a very short period of 15 months. Head injury patients need close follow up especially when severe. The link between severity of head injury and malignant brain tumour development needs further evaluation. Role of anti-inflammatory agents for prevention of post traumatic brain tumours needs further exploration.

Cochlear Implant Patients with Superficial Siderosis

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (06) ◽  
pp. 348-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Sydlowski ◽  
Michael J. Cevette ◽  
Jon Shallop ◽  
David M. Barrs
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cochlear Implant ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Superficial Siderosis ◽  
Viable Option ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Fatal Disease ◽  
The Central Nervous System

Background: Considered a rare disorder, superficial siderosis of the central nervous system (SSCN) has become more frequently diagnosed in recent years. As it is characterized by progressive sensorineural hearing loss, patients' needs may surpass the capability of hearing aid technology. Despite the retrocochlear nature of the disorder, patients have undergone cochlear implantation (CI) with varying success. Purpose: To summarize the issues surrounding cochlear implant candidates with SSCN as well as highlight trends in performance postimplantation. Research Design: Retrospective case reports of seven cochlear implant candidates detail the symptoms, typical audiologic presentation, and array of clinical issues for patients with this progressive and potentially fatal disease. Results: Despite the retrocochlear component of a hearing loss caused by SSCN, cochlear implantation may be a viable option. Conclusions: It is essential that the CI audiologist not only be aware of the disorder but also be well versed in the resulting implications for the cochlear implant process. A more thorough case history, an expanded candidacy test battery, and knowledge of the typical presentation of SSCN are critical. The diagnosis of SSCN will impact expectations for success with the cochlear implant, and counseling should be adjusted accordingly.

Head Trauma

2018 ◽  
pp. 8-11
Author(s):  
Todd W. Thomsen
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Head Injury ◽  
Key Management ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Decision Rules ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Loss Of Consciousness ◽  
Ct Head ◽  
Neurosurgical Intervention

Head injury is often associated with other serious trauma. Clinical decision rules such as the Canadian CT Head Rule can guide clinicians in the judicious use of neuroimaging, which can then guide the appropriate course of treatment. Rapid assessment of patients requiring neurosurgical intervention is critical, as is appropriate management of blood pressure and hypoxia. This chapter considers a case study of blunt head injury with loss of consciousness of a skier in the backcountry, The author addresses patient history, physical exam, differential diagnoses, clinical course, and key management steps. The patient’s condition relative to the Canadian CT Head Rule is specifically discussed.

The importance of skull impact site for minor mechanism head injury requiring neurosurgical intervention

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (12) ◽  
pp. 3021-3025
Author(s):  
Oren Tavor ◽  
Sirisha Boddu ◽  
Miguel Glatstein ◽  
Maria Lamberti ◽  
Abhaya V. Kulkarni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head Injury ◽  
Impact Site ◽  
Neurosurgical Intervention

scholarly journals Predictors of positive CT scans in the elderly trauma patients with minor head injury. Case reports and review of the literature

2008 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Syrmos ◽  
Ilias Gramatikopoulos ◽  
Vasilios Valadakis ◽  
Konstantinos Grigoriou ◽  
Dimitrios Arvanitakis
Keyword(s):  
Head Injury ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Minor Head Injury ◽  
Ct Scans ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Elderly Trauma Patients

Presenting characteristics of children who required neurosurgical intervention for head injury

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 827-831
Author(s):  
Oren Tavor ◽  
Sirisha Boddu ◽  
Abhaya V. Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Head Injury ◽  
Neurosurgical Intervention

scholarly journals Case Report: Two cases of rare head injuries from Nepal

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 1483
Author(s):  
Joe M. Das ◽  
Apar Pokharel ◽  
Rashmi Sapkota ◽  
Manish Mishra ◽  
Ashish Babu Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Head Injury ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Head Injuries ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Accidental Injury ◽  
First Case ◽  
Aged Woman ◽  
The Face ◽  
Middle Aged Woman ◽  
The Impact

Background: There are a number of ways in which one can sustain a head injury. Even if you are doing simple household activities or going out for a morning walk, you cannot be sure of what type of injury awaits you. The source of injury may be a pressure cooker whistle acting as a projectile or a hailstone falling from the sky. Such injuries are common in Nepal, considering the socio-demographic and geographic conditions. In this article, we present two such very rare cases of head injury. Case Reports: The first case is a middle-aged woman who sustained an accidental injury to the face associated with fracture of frontal sinus and frontal contusion, following the impact from a high momentum projectile in the form of the pressure regulator of a pressure cooker. She underwent craniotomy and removal of the foreign body. In the second case, an elderly man sustained minor injury to the head following the fall of hail. The abrasions and contusions produced by the hail were managed conservatively. Since he did not have any clinical evidence of head injury, other than multiple abrasions with contusions in the scalp, he did not undergo any imaging studies. He did not have any neurological deficits. The postoperative period was uneventful for the first patient and she was followed up for one month. The second patient was lost to follow-up. Conclusion: Successful management of two very rare cases of head injuries from Nepal are reported. Proper care and maintenance of the house-hold utensils that are constantly used may protect people from head injuries.  Though natural calamities cannot always be avoided, simple measures like using an umbrella while going outdoors may protect individuals from head injuries due to hailstones.

scholarly journals Pseudomonas aeruginosa meningitis following head injury after cochlear implantation: A case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 205873922096647
Author(s):  
Zhanfeng Yan ◽  
Pengpeng Hao ◽  
Xiaohui Wen ◽  
Jinfeng Liu ◽  
Jinsheng Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Head Injury ◽  
Cochlear Implant ◽  
Cochlear Implants ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Rare Event ◽  
The Body ◽  
Intermittent Fever ◽  
The Right

Bacterial meningitis is a rare event in children with cochlear implants. A 7-year-old child who underwent cochlear implantation (CI) for the right ear 6 years ago was admitted to our hospital with the chief complaint of intermittent fever and headache for 6 months. Cochlear implant infection was suspected. The right cochlear implant removal and middle ear exploration were performed. Postoperatively, the bacterial cultures of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), cochlear implant and inserting electrodes all suggested Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The body temperature of the child was controlled within 2 weeks after the operation by using meropenem, and other symptoms like headache and abdominal pain disappeared. During 20-month follow-up visit, the child did not suffer any discomforts. In conclusion, we reported a child who developed Pseudomonas aeruginosa meningitis following head injury after CI. This case should serve as a reminder for clinical doctors.

scholarly journals Delayed lethal pulmonary air embolism after a gunshot head injury

2018 ◽  
pp. bcr-2017-223545
Author(s):  
Jakob Emanuel Brune ◽  
Denis Laurent Kaech ◽  
Daniel Wyler ◽  
Raphael Jeker
Keyword(s):  
Head Injury ◽  
Negative Pressure ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Air Embolism ◽  
Dural Sinus ◽  
Severe Head Trauma ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Watertight Closure ◽  
Neurosurgical Intervention

We present a case of a young male patient with a fatal pulmonary air embolism following a penetrating gunshot head injury. He suffered from severe head trauma including a laceration of the superior sagittal sinus. Operative neurosurgical intervention did not establish a watertight closure of the wounds. Eight days after the trauma, the patient suddenly collapsed and died after an attempt to mobilise him to the vertical. Forensic autopsy indicated pulmonary air embolism as the cause of death. Retrospectively, we postulate an entry of air to the venous system via the incompletely occluded wounds and the lacerated superior sagittal sinus while mobilisation to the vertical created a negative pressure in the dural sinus.

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