Top of the Basilar Artery Syndrome (Bilateral Thalamic Infarction) Observed After Cesarean Operation Under Spinal Anesthesia
Journal Title: European Archives of Medical Research - Year 2020, Vol 36, Issue 3
Abstract
Top of the basilar artery syndrome; is revealed as a result of the brainstem and lower cerebral, cerebellar area infarction due to the embolism of the basilar artery’s most rostral part. It may present with very mild symptoms, leading to severe neurological sequelae or death. In this report, we present a case of bilateral thalamic infarction with no history of chronic disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Nihan Altıntepe, İncila Ali, Ali Can Öztürk, Kadir Yeşildal, Onur Akan, Namigar Turgut
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- EP ID EP688696
- DOI 10.4274/eamr.galenos.2020.52724
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