Results 161 to 170 of about 83,573 (199)

Aspergillus arachnoiditis post intrathecal baclofen pump insertion

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 2013
This report describes an unusual fungal infection of an intrathecal baclofen pump which, to our knowledge, has not been reported previously. We describe a 39-year-old man with severe lower limb spasticity due to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis ...
Damon Eisen, Helmut Butzkueven
exaly   +2 more sources

Some of the next articles are maybe not open access.

Related searches:

Intrathecal baclofen and opioid therapy: cerebrospinal fluid leak and infection incidence, risk factors, and outcomes.

World Neurosurgery, 2022
BACKGROUND Intrathecal drug therapy treats medically refractory spasticity and pain. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak or infection can limit efficacy and increase morbidity.
Christopher D. Wilson, John Linczer, Sharlé Newman, J. Weyhenmeyer, Alexandra Roper, James Miller, Albert Lee   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Intrathecal baclofen pumps: what the neurologist needs to know

Practical Neurology, 2022
Increasing numbers of patients have an intrathecal baclofen pump implanted as part of spasticity management. Neurologists may be asked about the management of these devices when patients attend emergency departments for unrelated illnesses. Occasionally,
M. Balaratnam, V. Stevenson
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Infection With Meningitis: Effective Treatment by Radical Debridement and Intrareservoir Baclofen–Vancomycin Co‐Infusion

Neuromodulation (Malden, Mass.), 2021
Intrathecal baclofen pump associated central nervous system (CNS) infection and meningitis is a rare but serious complication and may have dire consequences. Due to bacterial biofilm formation, the optimal treatment strategy is usually for removal of the
P. Koljonen, S. Chan, Thomas Liu, A. Ho, S. Chim, N. Tsoi, Y. Wong   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Improvement of Memory Functions in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury After Long‐Term Intrathecal Baclofen Delivery for Spasticity Relief

Neuromodulation (Malden, Mass.), 2021
Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump delivery systems are safe and effective in the treatment of generalized spasticity in chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite its widespread use, few and discrepant data are available in animal studies on the effects of ...
I. Štětkářová, L. Krámská, J. Keller   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Complications of intrathecal baclofen therapy in children and young adults.

Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics
OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this study was to determine the frequency and nature of complications that occur during intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy, including nonsurgical complications as well as complications associated with both implantation ...
Megan V Ryan, Lindsey M Freeman, Sophia R. Blasco, Kim Sawyer, Sarah J. Graber, Suhong Tong, Joyce Oleszek, C. Wilkinson   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Intrathecal and oral baclofen use in adults with spinal cord injury (SCI): a systematic review of efficacy in spasticity reduction and functional improvement, dosing and adverse events.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2022
OBJECTIVE To examine the efficacy, dosing, and safety profiles of intrathecal and oral baclofen in treating spasticity after spinal cord injury (SCI).
Nicholas Dietz, Sarah Wagers, S. Harkema, J. D'Amico   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Screening Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Systems for Catheter Patency via Catheter Access Port Aspiration

Neuromodulation (Malden, Mass.), 2020
To screen all of our patients being treated with intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy for catheter patency.
A. Skalsky, Pritha B. Dalal, J. Le, Emily Ewing, B. Yaszay   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Intrathecal baclofen versus selective dorsal rhizotomy for children with cerebral palsy who are nonambulant: a systematic review.

Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, 2019
OBJECTIVE Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood physical disability. Historically, children with hypertonia who are nonambulatory (Gross Motor Function Classification System [GMFCS] level IV or V) were considered candidates for intrathecal ...
B. Davidson, N. Schoen, Shaina Sedighim, R. Haldenby, B. Dalziel, S. Breitbart, D. Fehlings, G. Milo-Manson, U. Narayanan, J. Drake, George M. Ibrahim   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Analgesic effect of intrathecal baclofen bolus on neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury patients.

Brain Research Bulletin, 2018
BACKGROUND GABA-ergic neurons are widely distributed throughout the central nervous system, including the spinal cord which is important for the transmission of pain impulses to the brain.
H. Kumru, J. Benito-Penalva, M. Kofler, J. Vidal   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source