[CT-guided stereotactic evacuation of cerebral hemorrhage in hypertensive patients: report of 32 cases].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the application of CT-guided stereotactic evacuation in the treatment of cerebral hemorrhage in hypertensive patients.


METHODS
A retrospective analysis was conducted of 32 hypertensive patients with cerebral hemorrhage who underwent CT-guided stereotactic evacuation.


RESULTS
The hematomas were effectively removed after the surgical procedure. Follow-up visit of the patients lasting for 6 to 10 months found that 31 patients survived, among whom 12 had total recovery and could live independently, 4 lived with tolerable independence while 15 were bedridden and required assistance. Death occurred in 1 case due to neurogenic pulmonary edema.


CONCLUSIONS
CT-guided stereotactic evacuation is effective to reduce mortality and disability rate of patients with cerebral hemorrhage, improving their quality of life. Due to the merit of minimal invasion and high precision, this technique is most applicable in the treatment of deep cerebral hematoma.
Li
Gang
G
Department of Neurosurgery, Zhujiang Hospital, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China.
Jin
Hu
H
Shi
Ke-Shan
KS
Shi
Xiao-Feng
XF
Chen
Xiao-Dong
XD
Chen
Huan-Xiong
HX
Lin
Peng
P
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016634:Radiosurgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed