Manejo avanzado del infarto cerebral en un hospital público chileno: trombectomía mecánica en el Hospital Barros Luco Trudeau / Mechanical thrombectomy in a Chilean public hospital. Experience in 149 patients

BACKGROUND: Mechanical thrombectomy is the accepted treatment for acute ischemic stroke in Large Vessel Occlusion. The Barros Luco Trudeau hospital developed endovenous thrombolysis in 2010, and since 2012, implemented endovascular management, becoming the neurovascular center in the southern area of the metropolitan region. AIM: To describe endovascular management of acute ischemic stroke in a Chilean public hospital. Material and Methods: Analysis of patients with acute ischemic stroke that were treated with mechanical throm-bectomy from 2012 to 2019 in the Barros Luco Hospital. RESULTS: In the study period, a mechanical thrombectomy was carried out in 149 patients aged 61 ± 15 years (46% females). The average National institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) at presentation was 19 ± 4-5. Anterior or posterior circulation involvement was present in 89.9 and 10.1 % of patients. Twenty-five percent of patients were referred from other public centers. The mean lapse between onset of symptoms and thrombectomy was 266 ± 178 in. Ninety days after the procedure, 58% of patients had minimal or absent disability (Modified Ranson score of 0-2), and 19,2% died. CONCLUSIONS: Mechanical thrombectomy, according to this experience, has favorable clinical outcomes in patients with high NIHSS scores at entry.

Acute hemorrhagic cholecystitis with gallbladder rupture and massive intra-abdominal hemorrhage

Acute hemorrhagic cholecystitis is a rare, life-threatening condition that can be further complicated by perforation of the gallbladder. We describe a patient with clinical and radiologic findings of acute cholecystitis with a gallbladder rupture and massive intra-abdominal bleeding. Our patient is a 67-year-old male who presented with an ischemic stroke and was treated with early tissue plasminogen activator. His hospital course was complicated by a fall requiring posterior spinal fusion surgery. He recovered well, but several days later developed subxiphoid and right upper quadrant pain and an episode of hemobilia and melena. A computed tomography scan revealed an inflamed, distended gallbladder with indistinct margins and a large hematoma in the gallbladder fossa extending to the right paracolic gutter. The patient also developed hemodynamic instability concerning for hemorrhagic shock. He underwent an emergent laparoscopic converted to open subtotal fenestrating cholecystectomy with abdominal washout for management of his acute hemorrhagic cholecystitis with massive intra-abdominal hemorrhage. Prompt recognition of this lethal condition in high-risk patients is crucial for optimizing patient care.

Accidente cerebrovascular en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. "11años de ACV en UCIP" / Stroke in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. "11 years of stroke in the PICU "

Introducción: La incidencia de ACV (Accidente Cerebrovascular) en niños es de 2-13/100.000 niños por año, siendo una de las 10 causas más frecuentes de muerte en la infancia. La misma varía entre 6-40% dependiendo de las series publicadas y de los subtipos de ACV. Existen diferencias importantes entre el ACV en niños y adultos, ya que las características neurológicas y de la hemostasia son muy distintas en cada grupo. En niños deben ser investigados múltiples factores de riesgo que a menudo se superponen entre sí. Materiales y métodos: Trabajo descriptivo retrospectivo por revisión de historias clínicas, de una población de niños con diagnóstico de ACV ingresados en UCIP en un período de 10 años. Resultados: Se confirmó el diagnóstico de ACV en un total de 84 pacientes. El 70,24% de la población correspondía a ACVH (Accidente Cerebrovascular Hemorrágico) y un 29,76% ACVI (Accidente Cerebrovascular Isquémico). El 60,71 % eran masculinos. La mediana del tiempo entre el inicio de los síntomas y el ingreso a UCIP, en ambos grupos fue de 1 día con rango entre 1-17 días para los ACVH y 1-9 para los ACVI. Se evaluaron variables clínicas, de diagnóstico y de tratamiento según ambos tipos de ACV. Conclusión: El ACV requiere de un abordaje multidisciplinario. La realización de neuro-imágenes es un pilar fundamental para el diagnóstico y no debe ser pospuesto. El monitoreo y tratamiento está enfocado en minimizar el daño en el parénquima cerebral circundante (AU)

Introduction: The incidence of stroke in children is 2-13/100,000 children a year, being one of the 10 most common causes of death in childhood. Mortality varies between 6 and 40% depending on the series reported and according to the different subtypes of stroke. There are important differences between childhood and adult stroke, as the neurological features and characteristics of hemostasis vary greatly. In children, multiple risk factors that often overlap should be investigated. Material and methods: A retrospective descriptive review of the clinical records of a series of patients with stroke admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) over a period of 10 years was conducted. Results: The diagnosis of stroke was confirmed in 84 patients; 70.24% had hemorrhagic and 29.76% ischemic stroke. Overall, 60.71% were boys. Median time between symptom onset and admission to the PICU was one day in both groups, ranging from 1-17 días for those with hemorrhagic and from 1-9 days for those with ischemic stroke. Clinical, diagnostic, and treatment variables were evaluated for both types of stroke. Conclusion: Stroke requires a multidisciplinary approach. Neuroimaging is essential for the diagnosis and should not be postponed. Monitoring and treatment is focused on minimizing damage to the surrounding brain parenchyma (AU)

Ataque cerebrovascular isquémico agudo de territorio anterior: Tratamiento endovascular / Acute ischemic stroke in anterior territory: endovascular treatment

La terapia endovascular (TEV) es el tratamiento estándar del ataque cerebrovascular isquémico (ACVi) con oclusión de gran vaso (OGVC). Aún no se conoce si esos resultados pueden generalizarse a la práctica diaria. Se describen los resultados de la TEV en pacientes con ACVi por OGVC dentro de las 24 horas, en un análisis retrospectivo entre enero 2013 y diciembre 2017 que incluyó 139 casos consecutivos con ACVi y OGVC en arteria cerebral media (ACM), hasta 24 horas del inicio de los síntomas, que recibieron TEV en nuestra institución. El resultado primario medido fue la escala de Rankin modificada (mRS) ≤ 2 a 90 días. Se evaluaron también: reperfusión exitosa, según la escala modificada de trombólisis en infarto cerebral (mTICI) 2b/3, hemorragia intracraneal sintomática (HIS) y mortalidad a 90 días. La edad media: 67.5 ± 15.0, siendo el 51.8% mujeres. La mediana basal de National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) fue 14 (IIC 8-18); la mediana del tiempo desde inicio de síntomas hasta punción inguinal: 331 min (IIC 212-503). El 45.3%, 63 pacientes, fueron tratados > 6 horas después del inicio de síntomas. La tasa de mRS ≤ 2 fue 47.5%. Se logró una reperfusión exitosa en el 74.8%. La tasa de mortalidad a 90 días fue del 18.7% y la HIS del 7.9%. Nuestro registro de pacientes de la vida real con ACVi por OGVC tratados con TEV dentro de las 24 horas mostró altas tasas de reperfusión, buenos resultados funcionales y pocas complicaciones, acorde con las recomendaciones internacionales.

Endovascular treatment (EVT) has become the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with proximal large vessel occlusions (LVO). However, it is still unknown whether these results can be generalized to clinical practice. We aimed to perform a retrospective review of patients who received EVT up to 24 hours, and to assess safety and efficacy in everyday clinical practice. We performed a retrospective analysis, from January 2013 to December 2017, on 139 consecutive patients with AIS for anterior circulation LVO strokes up to 24 h from symptoms onset, who received EVT in our institution. The primary outcome measured was a modified Rankin scale (mRS) ≤ 2 at 90 days. Secondary outcomes included successful reperfusion, defined as a modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (mTICI) scale 2b/3, mortality rate at 90 days and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH). The mean age was 67.5 ± 15.0, with 51.8% female patients. Median baseline National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was 14 (IQR 8-18); median time from symptom onset to groin puncture was 331 min (IQR 212-503). Sixty-three patients (45.3%) were treated beyond 6 hours after symptoms onset. The rate of mRS ≤ 2 was 47.5%. Successful reperfusion was achieved in 74.8 %. Mortality rate at 90 days was 18.7 % and sICH was 7.9 %. Our registry of real-life patients with AIS due to LVO who received EVT within 24 hours showed high reperfusion rates, and good functional results with few complications, according to international recommendations.

Decompressive craniectomy versus conservative treatment: limits and possibilities in malignant stroke / Craniectomia descompressiva versus tratamento conservador: limites e possibilidades no AVC maligno

ABSTRACT Background: Malignant infarction of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) occurs in a subgroup of patients with ischemic stroke and early decompressive craniectomy (DC) is one of its treatments. Objective: To investigate the functional outcome of patients with malignant ischemic stroke treated with decompressive craniectomy at a neurological emergency center in Northeastern Brazil. Methods: Prospective cohort study, in which 25 patients were divided into two groups: those undergoing surgical treatment with DC and those who continued to receive standard conservative treatment (CT). Functionality was assessed using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS), at follow-up after six months. Results: A favorable outcome (mRS≤3) was observed in 37.5% of the DC patients and 29.4% of CT patients (p=0.42). Fewer patients who underwent surgical treatment died (25%), compared to those treated conservatively (52.8%); however, with no statistical significance. Nonetheless, the proportion of patients with moderate to severe disability (mRS 4‒5) was higher in the surgical group (37.5%) than in the non-surgical group (17.7%). Conclusion: In absolute values, superiority in the effectiveness of DC over CT was perceived, showing that the reduction in mortality was at the expense of increased disability.

RESUMO Introdução: O infarto maligno da artéria cerebral média (ACM) ocorre em um subgrupo de pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) isquêmico e a craniectomia descompressiva (CD) precoce é um de seus tratamentos. Objetivo: Investigar o desfecho funcional de pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico maligno submetidos à craniectomia descompressiva em um centro de emergência neurológica do nordeste do Brasil. Métodos: Nesta coorte prospectiva, os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos: aqueles submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico com craniectomia descompressiva (CD) e aqueles que mantiveram tratamento conservador (TC) padrão. A funcionalidade foi avaliada por meio da Escala de Rankin modificada (ERm) ao final de seis meses de seguimento. Resultados: Evidenciou-se desfecho favorável (ERm≤3) em 37,5% dos pacientes craniectomizados e em 29,4% dos pacientes não craniectomizados (p=0,42). A mortalidade foi menor no grupo de pacientes que se submeteram a tratamento cirúrgico (25%) do que entre aqueles tratados conservadoramente (52,8%), porém sem significância estatística. Por outro lado, a proporção de pacientes com incapacidade moderada a grave (ERm 4‒5) foi maior no grupo cirúrgico (37,5%) do que no grupo não cirúrgico (17,7%). Conclusão: Em valores absolutos, percebeu-se superioridade na eficácia do tratamento cirúrgico sobre o conservador, mostrando que a redução de mortalidade se dá à custa de aumento da incapacidade funcional.

Comparison of different types of endovascular mechanical embolectomy in acute ischemic stroke

SUMMARY Background: To compare the treatment efficacy of different types of endovascular mechanical embolectomy in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Material and Methods: A total of 89 patients with AIS were selected in our hospital from January 2014 to January 2016 and divided into tPA group (n=27), tPA+Trevo group (n=30) and tPA+Solitaire FR group (n=32) for different treatments. Treatment effectiveness was evaluated using NIHSS and mRS system. The NIHSS score, vascular recanalization rate and postoperative complications were compared among groups. Results: The NIHSS score of the tPA group was significantly lower than that of other two groups at 1 d after the operation (p < 0.05), but it was significantly higher than that of other two groups at 3 d and 3 w after the operation (p < 0.05). After the treatment, no significant difference in NIHSS score was found between the tPA+Trevo and tPA Solitaire FR groups. The revascularization rate was significantly higher, but the mortality rate in 90 d was significantly lower in the tPA+Trevo and tPA+Solitaire FR groups than that in the tPA group (p < 0.05), and no significant difference was found between the tPA+Trevo and tPA+Solitaire FR groups. The incidence rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage was significantly lower in the tPA+Solitaire FR group than that in tPA+Trevo group (p < 0.05) or tPA group (p < 0.01). Significantly more patients with mRS no higher than 2 points were found in the tPA+Trevo and tPA+Solitaire FR groups than those in tPA group (p < 0.05), and no significant difference was found between the tPA+Trevo and tPA+Solitaire FR groups. Conclusion: TPA+Solitaire FR is a type of thrombectomy that is superior to tPA and tPA+Trevo in the treatment of patients with AIS.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Comparar a eficácia do tratamento de diferentes tipos de embolectomia mecânica endovascular em acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico agudo (AIS). MATERIAL E MÉTODOS Um total de 89 pacientes com AIS foi selecionado em nosso hospital de janeiro de 2014 a janeiro de 2016, e os pacientes foram divididos em: grupo tPA (n = 27), tPA + grupo Trevo (n = 30) e grupo tPA + Solitaire FR (n = 32) para diferentes tratamentos. A eficácia do tratamento foi avaliada usando NIHSS e sistema mRS. Escore NIHSS, taxa de recanalização vascular e complicações pós-operatórias foram comparados entre os grupos. RESULTADOS A pontuação NIHSS do grupo tPA foi significativamente menor do que a dos outros dois grupos em um dia após a operação (p < 0,05), mas foi significativamente maior do que nos outros dois grupos em três dias e três semanas após a operação (p < 0,05). Após o tratamento, não houve diferença significativa no escore NIHSS entre o grupo tPA + Trevo e o grupo tPA Solitaire FR. A taxa de revascularização foi significativamente maior, mas a taxa de mortalidade em 90 dias foi significativamente menor nos grupos tPA + Trevo e tPA + Solitaire FR do que no grupo tPA (p < 0,05) e não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos tPA + Trevo e tPA + Solitaire FR. A taxa de incidência de hemorragia intracraniana sintomática foi significativamente menor no grupo tPA + Solitaire FR do que no grupo tPA + Trevo (p < 0,05) ou no grupo tPA (p < 0,01). Significativamente mais pacientes com mRS não maiores que 2 pontos foram encontrados no grupo tPA + Trevo e tPA + Solitaire FR do que no grupo tPA (p < 0,05), e nenhuma diferença significativa foi encontrada entre os grupos tPA + Trevo e tPA + Solitaire FR. Conclusão O tPA + Solitaire FR é um tipo de trombectomia superior ao tPA e tPA + Trevo no tratamento de pacientes com EIA.

Anesthetic management of endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke: Influences on outcome and complications / Manejo anestésico do tratamento endovascular para acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico agudo: influências no resultado e complicações

Abstract Background and objectives: The emerging use of endovascular therapies for acute ischemic stroke, like intra-arterial thrombectomy, compels a better understanding of the anesthetic management required and its impact in global outcomes. This article reviews the available data on the anesthetic management of endovascular treatment, comparing general anesthesia with conscious sedation, the most used modalities, in terms of anesthetic induction and procedure duration, patient mobility, occlusion location, hemodynamic parameters, outcome and safety; it also focuses on the state-of-the-art on physiologic and pharmacologic neuroprotection. Contents: Most of the evidence on this topic is retrospective and contradictory, with only three small randomized studies to date. Conscious sedation was frequently associated with better outcomes, but the prospective evidence declared that it has no advantage over general anesthesia concerning that issue. Conscious sedation is at least as safe as general anesthesia for the endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke, with equivalent mortality and fewer complications like pneumonia, hypotension or extubation difficulties. It has, however, a higher frequency of patient agitation and movement, which is the main cause for conversion to general anesthesia. Conclusions: General anesthesia and conscious sedation are both safe alternatives for anesthetic management of patients submitted to endovascular thrombectomy. No anesthetic management is universally recommended and hopefully the ongoing randomized clinical trials will shed some light on the best approach; meanwhile, the choice of anesthesia should be based on the patient's individual characteristics. Regarding neuroprotection, hemodynamic stability is currently the most important strategy, as no pharmacological method has been proven effective in humans.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: O uso emergente de terapias endovasculares para acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico agudo, como a trombectomia intra-arterial, nos obriga a uma compreensão melhor do manejo anestésico necessário e seu impacto nos resultados globais. Este artigo revisa os dados disponíveis sobre o manejo anestésico do tratamento endovascular, comparando anestesia geral com sedação consciente, as modalidades mais utilizadas, quanto à indução anestésica e duração do procedimento, mobilidade do paciente, localização da oclusão, parâmetros hemodinâmicos, desfecho e segurança; abordando também o estado da arte da neuroproteção fisiológica e farmacológica. Conteúdo: A maioria das evidências sobre esse tópico é retrospectiva e contraditória, com apenas três pequenos estudos randômicos realizados até o momento. A sedação consciente foi frequentemente associada a melhores resultados, mas as evidências prospectivas indicaram que não há vantagem sobre a anestesia geral em relação a essa questão. A sedação consciente é no mínimo tão segura como a anestesia geral para o tratamento endovascular do AVC isquêmico agudo, com mortalidade equivalente e menos complicações, como pneumonia, hipotensão ou extubações difíceis. Porém, a sedação consciente apresenta uma frequência maior de agitação e movimento do paciente, sendo a principal causa de conversão para a anestesia geral. Conclusões: Anestesia geral e sedação consciente são alternativas seguras para o manejo anestésico de pacientes submetidos à trombectomia endovascular. Não há um manejo anestésico que seja universalmente recomendado e esperamos que os ensaios clínicos randomizados em andamento possam lançar alguma luz sobre a melhor abordagem; enquanto isso, a escolha da anestesia deve basear-se nas características individuais do paciente. Em relação à neuroproteção, a estabilidade hemodinâmica é atualmente a estratégia mais importante, uma vez que nenhum método farmacológico se mostrou eficaz em humanos.

Intra-arterial thrombectomy in the management of acute ischemic stroke: evidentiary analysis over the past two years

Stroke is one of the main causes of death and disability worldwide, and the ischemic modality is responsible for the majority of these events. Despite its high occurrence and potentially unfavorable prognosis, the management options were scarce and barely effective until recent times, when a relatively new endovascular intervention with demonstrated superior efficacy as compared with that of classic management was reported in the medical literature. The theoretical basis of this study was conducted through research in virtual databases Public MEDLINE (PubMed) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) using associations among the keywords "acute ischemic stroke", "ischemic stroke", "thrombectomy", "endovascular," and "intra-arterial thrombectomy". Clinical trials, meta-analysis, and pertinent literature reviews published in the last two years were reviewed and 14 articles were selected for complete and critical evaluations. The results of the randomized clinical trials, consequences of implantation of the intra-arterial thrombectomy as routine management for eligible groups, cost-effectiveness, and the most related complications and outcomes associated with the procedure are critically explored throughout this study (AU)

Neurocirugía endovascular en el abordaje de pacientes con evento cerebrovascular isquémico / Endovascular neurosurgery in the approach of patients with ischemic cerebrovascular event

El evento cerebrovascular isquémico es una de las principales patologías crónicas de mayor prevalencia a nivel mundial, con tasas altas de mortalidad y discapacidad, con impacto significativo en el ámbito laboral, familiar, social, personal y sanitario. El campo de la neurocirugía endovascular se ha incorporado en las últimas décadas al manejo de enfermedades vasculares, siendo una de las opciones más eficientes para el tratamiento de las mismas por el impacto que tiene sobre la vida del paciente. El presente trabajo de revisión tiene como principal objetivo describir el abordaje de la enfermedad cerebrovascular isquémica aguda, desde su enfoque endovascular, basado en evidencia científica actual y lineamientos vigentes. Se realizó un análisis de los resultados obtenidos en estudios clínicos y de los protocolos más recientes publicados en artículos de revisión de bibliotecas virtuales y revistas científicas con rigurosas normas de publicación. Conforme a la revisión realizada, el tratamiento de la enfermedad cerebrovascular isquémica aguda puede abordarse de dos maneras dependiendo del tiempo transcurrido desde el inicio de los síntomas. Si únicamente han transcurrido 4.5 horas desde el inicio de los síntomas y el paciente cumple con criterios bien establecidos, el tratamiento de elección será trombólisis IV (tratamiento estándar). Si han transcurrido más de 4.5 horas (máximo 12 hrs.) o paciente presenta alguna contraindicación para recibir el tratamiento estándar, se deberá manejar con trombólisi intraarterial, trombólisis combinada, trombectomía mecánica o angioplastía con stent (cirugía de precisión); todos ellos definidos como tratamiento endovascular, según sea el caso. El tratamiento endovascular ha permitido ampliar el periodo de atención del evento cerebrovascular isquémico, demostrando su efectividad y reduciendo la discapacidad y mortalidad asociadas...(AU)

The ischemic cerebrovascular event is one of the most important chronic diseases because of its highest prevalence worldwide. It has high rates of mortality and disability, with a significant impact in the labor, family, social, personal and health areas. The field of endovascular neurosurgery has been incorporated in the last decades to the management of vascular diseases; being one of the most efficient options for their treatment because of its effect in patient´s life expectancy. The main objective of this review was to describe the endovascular approach to acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease based on current scientific evidence and guidelines. An analysis of clinical studies and recent protocols was done. According to this review, treatment of acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease can be approached in two ways depending on the time elapsed since the onset of symptoms. If only 4.5 hours have elapsed since the onset of symptoms and the patient meets all inclusion criteria, the treatment of choice will be IV thrombolysis (standard treatment). If more than 4.5 hours have elapsed (maximum 12 hours) or patient has any contraindication to receive standard treatment, it should be treated with intra-arterial thrombolysis, combined thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy or angioplasty with stenting; all defined as endovascular treatment. The endovascular treatment has allowed to extend the period of attention of the ischemic cerebrovascular event, demonstrating its effectiveness and reducing the associated disability and mortality...(AU)

Trombectomía mecánica: técnica de primera elección en el tratamiento ictus isquémico agudo: análisis de beneficios y resultados / Mechanical thrombectomy: first choice therapeutical approach in acute ischemic stroke; analysis of benefits and results

Esta revisión tiene como objetivo el uso de la Trombectomía Mecánica como técnica de primera elección en el tratamiento de Ictus Isquémico Agudo. Materiales y Método: La revisión incluye 9 pacientes con diagnóstico de Ictus Isquémico a los que se le realizo Trombectomía Mecánica, se utilizó el dispositivo de recanalización tipo Solitaire asociado a rtPA intraarterial 10 por ciento de la dosis intravenosa, los criterios diagnósticos: edad, período de ventana, imagen de TC al ingreso. Resultados: 8 pacientes (89 por ciento) correspondieron a oclusión de la circulación Anterior, 1 (11 por ciento) a la oclusión de circulación posterior, la efectividad terapéutica se la evalúo según la Escala de Rankin Modificada, 5 (55 por ciento) obtuvieron recuperación completa de sus funciones, 3 (33 por ciento) presentaron secuelas leves, y 1(11 por ciento) no obtuvo mejoría alguna. Discusión: Los resultados de nuestra revisión son alentadores sobre todo al reducir la secuela discapacitante, deja una ventana abierta para posteriores revisiones sobre estetratamiento.

This review aims to use Trombrectomy Mechanics and technique as choice in the treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke. Materials and Methods: Age, period: The review included 9 patients with a diagnosis of Ischemic Stroke those who underwent Trombrectomy Mechanics, recanalization device type associated with intra-arterial rtPA Solitaire 10 percent of the intravenous dose, the diagnostic criteria was used with CT. Results: 8 patients (89 percent) were occluded circulation Earlier, 1 (11 percent) to occlusion of posterior circulation, the therapeutic succes was evaluated according to the modified Rankin scale, 5 (55 percent) had complete recovery its functions, 3 (33 percent) had mild sequelae, and 1 (11 percent) not obtained any improvement. Discussion: The results of our review are encouraging especially by reducing the disabling sequel, leave a window open for further review on this treatment.

Endovascular thrombectomy for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke / Tratamento endovascular do acidente vascular isquêmico agudo

ABSTRACT Few patients benefit from the current standard treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS), encouraging the development of new treatments. Objective To systematically review the literature on the efficacy and/or safety of endovascular thrombectomy in AIS compared to standard treatment and to identify ongoing randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Method Searches for RCTs were performed in Medline/Embase, and for ongoing trials: International Clinical Trial Registry Platform, Clinicaltrials.gov and ISRCTN registry (to June 15th, 2015). Results From the eight published RCTs, five showed the superiority of treatment that includes thrombectomy compared to standard care alone. From the 13 ongoing RCTs, 3 have been halted, one has not started, one has unknown status and eight will end between 2016 - 2020. Conclusion Evidence favours a combination of the standard therapy with endovascular thrombectomy. The selection criteria however limit the number of people who can benefit. Further studies are needed to prove its cost-effectiveness.

RESUMO Poucos pacientes se beneficiam do atual tratamento para o acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico agudo (AVCIA), incentivando o desenvolvimento de novos tratamentos. Objetivo Revisão sistemática da literatura sobre a eficácia e/ou segurança da trombectomia endovascular (TE) em AVCIA comparado com tratamento padrão (TP) e identificar ensaios clínicos randomizados controlados (ECR) atualmente em andamento. Método Buscas por ECRs foram conduzidas no Medline,Embase, International Clinical Trial Registry Platform, Clinicaltrials.gov e no ISRCTN registry (to June 15th, 2015). Resultados Oito ECRs publicados foram identificados, dos quais cinco mostraram superioridade do tratamento com trombectomia comparado ao TP. Dos 13 ERCs registrados, 3 foram suspensos, um não iniciou, um temstatus desconhecido e oito encerrarão recrutamento entre 2016 e 2020. Conclusão A evidência favorece a combinação do TP com a TE em relação ao TP somente. Os critérios de inclusão limitam o número daqueles que poderiam se beneficiar. Mais estudos são necessários para demonstrar o custo-efetividade desta intervenção.

Accidente cerebrovascular de causa hemodinámica / Hemodynamic causes in cerebrovascular ischemic event

El accidente cerebrovascular hemodinámico es una entidad pobremente descripta. Puede ser causada por enfermedades sistémicas tales como insuficiencia cardíaca o hipotensión y también por la obstrucción grave de las arterias carótidas o vertebrales. Los pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular hemodinámico pueden mostrar características clínicas específicas que los distinguen de los pacientes con embolia o enfermedad de pequeños vasos. Los estudios complementarios de perfusión cerebral pueden mostrar si el flujo de sangre al cerebro se ve comprometido y proporcionar información de valor pronóstico. El tratamiento dirigido a incrementar el flujo sanguíneo cerebral podría ser considerado en pacientes con estenosis graves de las arterias extracraneanas sobre la base de la información proveniente de series de casos. (AU)

Hemodynamic stroke is a poorly described entity. It can be caused by systemic diseases such as heart failure or hypotension, but also by severe obstruction of the carotid or vertebral arteries. Patients with hemodynamic cerebrovascular event might show specific clinical features that distinguish them from patients with embolism or local small-vessel disease. Complementary studies of cerebral perfusion can show whether blood flow to the brain is compromised and provide important prognostic information. Treatment aimed at increasing cerebral blood flow might be considered in patients with severa extracraneal artery stenosis on the basis of information from case series. (AU)

The influence of decompressive craniectomy on the development of hydrocephalus: a review / A influência da craniotomia descompressiva no desenvolvimento de hidrocefalia: uma revisão

Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is widely used to treat intracranial hypertension following traumatic brain injury (TBI) or cerebral vascular disease. Many studies have discussed complications of this procedure, and hydrocephalus is a common complication of DC. To further evaluate the relationship between DC and hydrocephalus, a review of the literature was performed. Numerous complications may arise after DC, including contusion or hematoma expansion, epilepsy, herniation of the cortex through a bone defect, CSF leakage through the scalp incision, infection, subdural effusion, hydrocephalus and “syndrome of the trephined”. Several hydrocephalus predictors were identified; these included DC, distance from the midline, hygroma, age, injury severity, subarachnoid or intraventricular hemorrhage, delayed time to craniotomy, repeated operation, and duraplasity. However, results differed among studies. The impact of DC on hydrocephalus remains controversial.

A craniectomia descompressiva (CD) é amplamente utilizada para tratar a hipertensão intracraniana após trauma craniencefálico (TC) ou doença cerebrovascular. Vários estudos discutem as complicações deste procedimento, sendo a hidrocefalia uma das complicações mais frequentes. Fizemos uma revisão da literatura para avaliar a relação entre a CD e a hidrocefalia. Podem ocorrer numerosas complicações após a CD, incluindo aumento de volume por contusão ou hematoma, epilepsia e herniação do cortex cerebral através do acesso ósseo. Fístulas liquóricas através a incisão no couro cabeludo, infecções, hematomas subdurais, hidrocefalia e a “síndrome pós-trepanação”. Foram identificados vários fatores preditivos de hidrocefalia: a distância da CD em relação à linha média, a ocorrência de higroma, a idade, a gravidade da lesão, a hemorragia subaracnóidea ou intraventricular, o tempo decorrido até a craniectomia, as reoperações e o uso de plástica com dura-máter. Entretanto, há divergências entre os autores e o impacto da CD na hidrocefalia continua controvertido.

Análise do comportamento motor em ratos acometidos por acidente vascular encefálico / Review of motor behavior in mice affected by stroke

Introdução: O acidente vascular cerebral é a doença neurológica que mais frequentemente acomete o sistema nervoso e é a principal causa de incapacidades físicas e mentais. Objetivo: Avaliar o comportamento motor em modelos de animais após cirurgia de oclusão da carótida comum. Método: Foram utilizados 16 ratos Wistars, e foi realizado cirurgia anteriormente na cervical para exposição da carótida comum, sendo obstruída por pinça hemostática. A amostra foi dividida em dois grupos, GI e GII Resultados: Na análise estatística, os valores da média e desvio-padrão para a reação normal foi de 42,5±0,70 e para a reação de flexão 0,0±0,0 para o Grupo I. Para o grupo II, a média e o desvio-padrão para reação normal foi de 36,0±1,41 e para a reação de flexão, de 20,0±2,82. Conclusão: A atividade física é essencial para o dia a dia em pacientes portadores de lesão neurológica, proporcionando melhora locomotora.

Introduction: The stroke is a neurological disease that most commonly affects the nervous system and is the leading cause of mental and physical disabilities. Objective: To evaluate motor behavior in animal models after coronary occlusion of the common carotid. Method: 16 Wistar rats, and surgery was performed earlier in the neck to expose the common carotid artery, being obstructed by a hemostat. The sample was divided into two groups GI and GII Results: Statistical analysis, the mean and standard deviation for the normal reaction was 42.5 ± 0.70 and for the reaction of flexion 0.0 ± 0, 0 for Group I. In group II, the mean and standard deviation for normal reaction was 36.0 ± 1.41 and for the reaction of flexion, 20.0 ± 2.82. Conclusion: Physical activity is essential for daily life in patients with neurological injury and improved the locomotor activity.

Tratamento cirúrgico no acidente vascular cerebral hemorrágico: afinal, o que há de evidências? / Surgical treatment of spontaneous cerebral hematoma: are there any evidence?

Mais da metade dos pacientes com hematoma cerebral espontâneo evolui desfavoravelmente. O controleinadequado da pressão arterial sistêmica é uma das principais causas para esse quadro dramático.Várias pesquisas clínicas visando ao controle da expansão do hematoma têm se mostrado satisfatórias,entretanto pouco houve de avanço no tratamento cirúrgico dessas condições. Há inúmeras variáveisque devem ser avaliadas em um paciente com hematoma intraparenquimatoso espontâneo, e esta revisão visa sistematizar o tratamento cirúrgico baseado em evidências.

More than half of patients with spontaneous cerebral hematoma have a poor outcome. The inadequatecontrol of the systemic blood pressure is one of the main causes for this dramatic picture. Several clinical researches seeking the control of the hematoma expansion have shown satisfactory findings, however, little progress was demonstrated in the surgical treatment of those conditions. There are countless variables that should be appraised in a patient with spontaneous cerebral hematoma, and this review intends to systematize the surgical treatment based on evidences.

Acute ischemic stroke in aortic dissection: Case report and review of literature.

The estimated incidence of aortic dissection ranges from 5 to 30 cases per million per year. Nearly 38% of cases are missed at an initial presentation due to the wide range of clinical symptoms. We report a survivor of an inadvertent thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke, secondary to aortic dissection.

Decompressive hemicraniectomy for malignant MCA territory infarction

A number of patients with ischemic cerebrovascular stroke suffer a progressive deterioration secondary to massive cerebral ischemia, oedema, and increased intracranial pressure [ICP]. The evolution is often fatal. Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Life-threatening, complete middle cerebral artery [MCA] infarction occurs in up to 10% of all stroke patients, and this may be characterized as massive hemispheric or malignant space-occupying supratentorial infracts[35-50] Malignant, space-occupying supratentorial ischemic stroke is characterized by mortality up to 80%, several reports indicated a beneficial effect of hemicraniectomy in this situation, converting the closed, rigid cranial vault into a semi open. The main cause of death encountered in these patients is severe postischemic brain oedema leading to raised ICP, clinical deterioration, coma, and death [20-44]. The result is dramatic decrease in ICP and a reversal of the clinical and radiological signs of hemiation. For these reasons, decompressive craniectomy has been increasingly proposed as a life-saving measure in patients with large, space-occupying hemispheric infarction. Recent successes with intra-venous [52] and intra-arterial[11] thrombolytic therapy have resulted in an increased awareness of stroke as a medical emergency[52] Thus, increasing numbers of patients are being evaluated in the early hours following the ictal event. In the process of gaining more experience in the early management of patients with acute ischemic stroke, it has become clear that in a number of these patients a progressive and often fetal deterioration secondary to mass effect from the oedematous, infarcted tissue occurs. An increasing body of experimental and clinical evidence suggests that some of these patients may benefit from undergoing a decompressive craniectomy but the timing and indications for this potential lifesaving procedure are still debated. Early hemicraniectomy based on radiographic and clinical criteria, but before signs of brainstem hemiation, has been proposed as a means of improving outcomes. The objectives of the review are to help better define the selection criteria for performing the surgery in case of supratentorial infarctions, to asses the immediate outcome in terms of time conscious recovery and survival and to assess long term outcome using standard and functional assessment scales