J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2007 Nov;25(4):565-568.

Successful Low Molecular Weight Heparin Treatment for the Global Alteration of Cortical Venous Drainage Developed after Intracranial Operation

• Jeong HS
• Choi SY
• Kwag HJ
• Kim J

Abstract

Intracranial venous infarction and drainage alteration are rare clinical events developing after intracranial operation. Immediate anticoagulation has been recommended to restore the alteration of the intracranial venous drainage. However, for the venous drainage alteration or infarction developed just after intracranial operation, the bleeding tendency induced by the anticoagulation should be considered. We report a case of successfully managed cortical venous infarctions developed immediately after intracranial operation using low molecular weight heparin.

Keyword

Cerebral venous thrombosis; Low molecular weight heparin; Intracranial operation

MeSH Terms

Drainage*
Hemorrhage
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight*
Infarction
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight