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Cerebral venous thrombosis after a cesarean delivery.
Acta medica (Hradec Kralove) - 1 Jan 2010
Ehler Edvard, Kopal Ales, Mrklovský Milan, Kostál Milan
Abstract excerpt
Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a serious condition affecting mostly women. This report concerns two cases of women who developed CVT within 14 days of cesarean delivery. Magnetic resonance angiography of the brain (venous phase) is the best modality to diagnose the condition, and parenteral application of low-molecular-weight heparin is the most beneficial treatment. The first patient was found to have an...
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