SUPERIOR SAGITTAL SINUS THROMBOSIS AFTER RADICAL NECK DISSECTION

Authors
FUCCI MJ ROMANCZUK BJ BELL RD LOWRY LD
Citation
Mj. Fucci et al., SUPERIOR SAGITTAL SINUS THROMBOSIS AFTER RADICAL NECK DISSECTION, Skull base surgery, 4(1), 1994, pp. 41-45
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences,Surgery
Journal title
Skull base surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
10521453
Volume
4
Issue
1
Year of publication
1994
Pages
41 - 45
Database
ISI
SICI code
1052-1453(1994)4:1<41:SSSTAR>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Dural sinus thrombosis is a rare, potentially fatal complication of a radical neck dissection. The prognosis can vary from complete recovery to rapid death. Magnetic resonance venography provides an effective, noninvasive diagnosis. The goals of therapy are to decrease intracrani al pressure and to lyse the thrombus. Systemic anticoagulation and sys temic thrombolytics are controversial therapies. The direct intrasinus infusion of thrombolytic agents is under investigation.