Noninvasive intracranial pressure monitoring for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis
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Noninvasive intracranial pressure monitoring for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis
Mortality and adverse neurologic sequelae from HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis (HIV-CM) remains high due to raised intracranial pressure (ICP) complications. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) high opening pressure occurs in more than 50% of HIV-CM patients. Repeated lumbar puncture with CSF drainage and external lumbar drainage might be required in the management of these patients. Usually, ther...
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عنوان ژورنال: Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1414-431X,0100-879X
DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20176392