J Neurosurg Sci
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Spasm of cerebral arteries is a complication associated with subarachnoid haemorrhage. The aim of the present work is to find an experimental model of reliable, simple and in vivo monitoring of ''early'' basilar artery spasm after subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). Early spasm occurs within minutes of the SAH, its duration is approximately 1 hour. The need of different morphological and haemodynamic methods to evaluate experimental early spasm is reported. ⋯ Carotid BF increase during basilar vasospasm was defined ''functional. monitoring'' of early spasm.
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Facial nerve injuries produce lagophthalmos and consequent ocular disease caused by corneal exposure. The management of the affected eye in patients with facial palsy has been improved. Previously ointment, eye drops, taping, partial or complete tarsorrhaphy was the primary treatment of the inability to close the eyelid. ⋯ The most popular and widely used static procedure in facial nerve palsy is the upper eyelid gold weight implant. This procedure is the goal of the treatment for the restoration of function and cosmesis to the paralyzed eyelids. The surgical technique used for lid load insertion are described below.