Acute Pontine Infarction due to Basilar Artery Dissection from Strenuous Physical Effort: One from Sexual Intercourse and Another from Defecation

Acute Pontine Infarction due to Basilar Artery Dissection from Strenuous Physical Effort: One from Sexual Intercourse and Another from Defecation

A basilar artery dissection (BAD) is an extremely rare disease. It can lead to hemorrhage or infarction involving the brain stem, and is often associated with grave outcome. However, little is known about the pathophysiology of BAD, and its proper managements are yet in controversy. Herein, we repor...

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Published in:Journal of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 100 - 105
Main Authors: Kim, Su-Ho, Lee, Yoon-Soo, Suh, Sang-Jun, Lee, Jeong-Ho, Ryu, Kee-Young, Kang, Dong-Gee
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Korea (South) Korean Society of Cerebrovascular Surgeons; Society of Korean Endovascular Neurosurgeons 01-06-2016
대한뇌혈관외과학회
Subjects:
Case Report
신경외과학
Physical effort
Basilar artery dissection
Stenting
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Summary:A basilar artery dissection (BAD) is an extremely rare disease. It can lead to hemorrhage or infarction involving the brain stem, and is often associated with grave outcome. However, little is known about the pathophysiology of BAD, and its proper managements are yet in controversy. Herein, we report on two rare cases of basilar artery dissection from strenuous physical effort; one from sexual intercourse and another from defecation. The treatment modalities and the outcomes are also discussed.
Bibliography:G704-SER000010527.2016.18.2.010
ISSN:2234-8565
2287-3139
DOI:10.7461/jcen.2016.18.2.100