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

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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%) β€” 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.

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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

Serigne Abdou Fall
Serigne Abdou Fall Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann
Mbaye THIOUB
Mbaye THIOUB Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fan
Rose Carla MBINA MBINA
Rose Carla MBINA MBINA <p>Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann</p>
Adjaratou Dieynabou SOW
Adjaratou Dieynabou SOW <p>Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann</p>
Ndiaga Matar GAYE
Ndiaga Matar GAYE <p>Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann</p>
Marième Soda DIOP
Marième Soda DIOP <p>Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann</p>
Anna Mbodji BASSE
Anna Mbodji BASSE <p>Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann</p>
Lala Bouna SECK
Lala Bouna SECK <p>Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann</p>
Moustapha NDIAYE
Moustapha NDIAYE <p>Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann</p>