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. 2019:1153:1-9.
doi: 10.1007/5584_2019_351.

Advancements in Managing Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Transition from Nihilism to Optimism

Sunil Munakomi  1 , Amit Agrawal  2
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Advancements in Managing Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Transition from Nihilism to Optimism

Sunil Munakomi et al. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2019.

Abstract

There have been significant advancements in the management of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) stemming from new knowledge on its pathogenesis. Major clinical trials, such as Surgical Trial in Lobar Intracerebral Hemorrhage (STICH I and II), have shown only a small, albeit clinically relevant, advantage of surgical interventions in specific subsets of patients suffering from ICH. Currently, the aim is to use a minimally invasive and safe trajectory in removing significant brain hematomas with the aid of neuro-endoscopy or precise guidance through neuro-navigation, thereby avoiding a collateral damage to the surrounding normal brain tissue. A fundamental rational to such approach is to safely remove hematoma, preventing the ongoing mass effect resulting in brain herniation, and to minimize deleterious effects of iron released from hematoma to brain cells. The clot lysis process is facilitated with the adjunctive use of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator and sonolysis. Revised recommendations for the management of ICH focus on a holistic approach, with special emphasis on early patient mobilization and graded rehabilitative process. There has been a paradigm shift in the management algorithm, putting emphasis on early and safe removal of brain hematoma and then focusing on the improvement of patients' quality of life. We have made significant progress in transition from nihilism toward optimism, based on evidence-based management of such a severe global health scourge as intracranial hemorrhage.

Keywords: Brain hematoma; Brain herniation; Clinical management; Clot lysis; Intracerebral hemorrhage; Minimally invasive surgery.

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