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Omental transposition for cerebral infarction: a 13-year follow-up study
1Department of Surgery, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, USA.
Surgical Neurology
|March 23, 1999
Summary
Omental transposition to the brain improved long-standing neurologic deficits after stroke. This surgical technique demonstrated sustained functional recovery over 13 years in a stroke patient.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Vascular Neurology
Background:
- Omental transposition to the brain is increasingly used for neurologic sequelae post-cerebral infarction.
- This study examines long-term effects of this procedure in a single patient.
Observation:
- A patient presented with expressive aphasia, right hemiparesis, and alexia 31 months post-stroke.
- The patient underwent omental transposition to the brain.
Findings:
- Post-surgery, the patient showed subjective and objective improvements in speech and mobility.
- Reading ability was regained shortly after the procedure.
- Clinical improvements were maintained over a 13-year follow-up period.
Implications:
- Omental transposition can enhance neurologic function in chronic cerebral infarction.
- The benefits of omental transposition may be sustained long-term, offering a potential therapeutic option for stroke survivors.