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<journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">global-journal-of-medical-research-a-neurology-nervous-system</journal-id>
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<journal-title>Global Journal of Medical Research - A: Neurology &amp; Nervous System</journal-title>
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<issn publication-format="print">0975-5888</issn>
<issn publication-format="electronic">2249-4618</issn>
<publisher><publisher-name>Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated</publisher-name></publisher>
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<article-title>Epidemiological, Clinical, Paraclinical, Therapeutic, Evolutionary, and Prognostic Aspects of Intraparenchymal Hematomas in the Medical Neurocritical Care Unit of the Ibrahima Pierre NDIAYE Neuroscience Clinic: A Study of 72 Cases</article-title>
<subtitle>Intraparenchymal Hematomas in Neurocritical Care</subtitle>
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Fall</surname><given-names>Serigne Abdou</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1" />
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>THIOUB</surname><given-names>Mbaye</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2" />
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>MBINA</surname><given-names>Rose Carla</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff3" />
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>SOW</surname><given-names>Adjaratou Dieynabou</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>GAYE</surname><given-names>Ndiaga Matar</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>DIOP</surname><given-names>Marième Soda</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>BASSE</surname><given-names>Anna Mbodji</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>SECK</surname><given-names>Lala Bouna</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>NDIAYE</surname><given-names>Moustapha</given-names></name></contrib>
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<aff id="aff1">SENEGAL, Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann</aff>
<aff id="aff2">Senegal, Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fan</aff>
<aff id="aff3">Senegal, Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann</aff>
<volume>26</volume>
<abstract><p>Introduction: Intraparenchymal hematomas (IPH) are defined as spontaneous blood extravasation within the brain parenchyma, without any traumatic context. IPH represents a medical and surgical emergency that can be life-threatening if not managed appropriately. Objectives and Methods: The aim of our study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, therapeutic, evolutionary, and prognostic aspects of IPH in medical neurocritical care. To this end, we conducted a retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients admitted to the medical neurocritical care unit from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023. Results: The study included 72 patients. The mean age was 56.25 years, with a male-to-female ratio of 2:1. Arterial hypertension was the main risk factor (73.6%). Disorders of consciousness (69.4%) were the leading reason for admission. Neurological signs were dominated by signs of intracranial hypertension syndrome (62.5%), impaired alertness (70%), hemiplegia (68%), and speech disturbances (41.7%). The mean Glasgow Coma Scale score was 8, and the average NIHSS score was 17. Supratentorial hematomas were the most frequent on brain CT scans (91%) — capsulo-lenticular (41%), thalamo-capsulo-lenticular (35%), and lobar (16%). The mean ICH score was 3. Management included strict control of blood pressure and prevention of secondary cerebral insults. Neurosurgical intervention was performed in 9% of patients. Complications were mainly infections and brain herniation. The mortality rate from IPH was 33.3%. Conclusion: IPH constitutes a medical and surgical emergency. Management must be prompt and adapted in hospital settings equipped with stroke units, neurocritical care, and neurosurgical facilities in order to reduce morbidity and mortality.</p></abstract>
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