Intracarotid fibrinolysin in acute cerebral occlusion with angiographic control of results

1. A method for early diagnosis and objective control of results of treatment in the acute phase of occlusive disease of the intracranial cerebral vessels is described. Not dependent on subjective data, arteriography is invaluable in evaluating methods of treatment designed to salvage marginally compromised neurons2. Fibrinolysin infused intraarterially can bring about a clearing of involved vascular channels demonstrable by angiography. With the early diagnosis, this approach offers a therapeutic line for a pathological process too often regarded with nihilism or at best, empirically treated at a time when measures for neuronal salvage should be most vigorous. (Summary and conclusions)

Angiography in acute cerebral trauma

This paper presents a study of the use of angiography in acute intracranial hemorrhage resulting from trauma. Thirty-one cases were analyzed by correlating the clinical, angiographic and operative findings2. Cerebral angiography has distinct advantages in the diagnosis and management of acute post-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage. It serves to screen cases being considered for surgery and reduces the number of negative exploratory trephinations. It converts exploratory operations into well planned decisive craniotomy. It serves to anticipate trouble in the operative cases who remain quiescent. (Summary and Conclusions)

Craniopharyngioma - contributions to management

1. A new operative technique for the surgical management of craniopharyngioma is presented. The procedure is relatively easy to perform and affords a safe control of post-operative and radiation increase in intracystic tension as well as later on in the course of its growth2. Our experience in five cases in the past eight years is reported in detail. There was no operative mortality. Future management following primary surgery is simplified. The procedure is advised in cases where total extirpation is not feasible3. A safe method of aspiration of the cyst contents or its replacement with air, saline or tumor destroying agents is described. It opens an avenue of investigation on the behavior of craniopharyngioma under various conditions4. Local radiation of the tumor with a pure beta emitting isotope in one of our cases is reported. Considerations in this method of treatment are discussed. Early results on this case are encouraging. (Summary and Conclusions)

A glimpse of schistosomiasis control in mainland China and notes on cerebral schistosomiasis

The methods of control of schistosomiasis in mainland China are discussed, namely: treatment of patients, snail control, control of stools, control of surface water supply, and personal protection. Authors experiences in cerebral schistosomiasis are also considered and compared with those of China

Hydrocephalus in infants and children: experiences at the PGH over an 8-year period

111 cases of hydrocephalus in infants and children seen by the authors over a period of eight years at the Philippine General Hospital is presented. The incidence, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic aids, treatment and analysis of mortalities, development in relation to brain thickness and attitude of parents are briefly discussed. (Summary)