Neuropediatrics 1999; 30(6): 328-330
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-973514
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Traumatic Basilar Artery Dissection in a Child: Need for Anticoagulation?

G. Schols1 , T. Van Havenbergh2 , P. M. Parizel3 , F. Delrue3 , B. Ceulemans4 , P. G. Jorens1
  • 1Department of Intensive Care, University Hospital of Antwerp, Belgium
  • 2Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Antwerp, Belgium
  • 3Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Antwerp, Belgium
  • 4Department of Child Neurology, University Hospital of Antwerp, Belgium
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Publication Date:
12 March 2007 (online)

Abstract

Dissection of a cerebral blood vessel is a rare complication of acute neurotrauma with a high incidence of morbidity and mortality. We report on a case of a pediatric patient with severe neurological symptoms in whom angiography showed evidence of a basilar artery dissection. The patient was heparinized and recovered uneventfully.