Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Venous thromboembolism in neurosurgery].

Toshinori Matsushige1, Katsuzo Kiya, Hideki Satoh

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital, Japan.

No Shinkei Geka. Neurological Surgery
|September 13, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Venous thromboembolism (VT), including pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT), is a rare but severe complication in neurosurgery. Elderly females with cerebral stroke and high immobilization scores are at high risk.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Association between an inpatient oral self-care promotion programme and hospital-acquired infections: a propensity score-matched cohort study.

The Journal of hospital infection·2026
Same author

Real-world timing of early anticoagulation therapy in intracerebral hemorrhage patients with atrial fibrillation: An observational study.

Journal of the neurological sciences·2026
Same author

Risk factors for extra-axial hemorrhage during invasive monitoring using subdural electrodes.

Neurosurgical review·2026
Same author

The beneficial effects of clazosentan on the perioperative management of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Neurosurgical review·2026
Same author

Development of Diagnostic Support Software for Phase Estimation of Intracerebral Hemorrhage Using Multi-sequence Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Neurologia medico-chirurgica·2026
Same author

Focal Aneurysm Wall Enhancement in Vessel Wall Imaging as a Surrogate Marker for Predicting Aneurysm Instability.

Stroke (Hoboken, N.J.)·2026

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Vascular Medicine

Context:

  • Venous thromboembolism (VT), encompassing pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT), is a significant concern in patients with intracranial diseases.
  • Data on the clinical characteristics and incidence of VT in Japan, particularly in neurosurgical patients, remain limited.
  • Understanding these features is crucial for effective management and prevention strategies.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the clinicopathological features of VT in patients with intracranial diseases admitted to a neurosurgical department in Japan.
  • To identify the incidence, patient demographics, and associated intracranial conditions.
  • To determine risk factors and outcomes, including mortality rates, for VT in this patient cohort.

Summary:

Related Experiment Videos

  • A retrospective analysis of 3,595 patients revealed an incidence of 0.22% for VT.
  • The study identified elderly females with cerebral stroke and high immobilization scores (modified Rankin's Scale 4-5) as high-risk groups.
  • Pulmonary embolism (PE) demonstrated an extremely high mortality rate, with all affected patients dying within 4 hours.

    • Impact:

    • This study highlights VT as a severe, potentially fatal complication in neurosurgical management.
    • Identifying high-risk patients allows for targeted prophylaxis and improved patient outcomes.
    • The findings underscore the need for heightened vigilance and proactive management of VT in neurosurgical patients.