Neurologist
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vertigo is a common complaint in medicine. The most common causes of vertigo are benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular neuritis, Meniere's syndrome, and vascular disorders. Vertigo of vascular origin is usually limited to migraine, transient ischemic attacks, and ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Vascular causes lead to various central or peripheral vestibular syndromes with vertigo. This study provides an overview of epidemiology and clinical syndromes of vascular vertigo. ⋯ migraine, cerebrovascular disorders especially involving the vertebrobasilar territory, cardiocirculatory diseases, neurovascular compression of the eighth nerve, and vasculitis are vascular causes of vertigo syndromes.
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the purpose of this study is to suggest the landmarks for decompressive craniectomy so that surgery can be standardized to achieve adequate decompression in patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarction. We also analyzed the efficacy and safety of this newly suggested surgical method. ⋯ decompressive craniectomy using the newly suggested method is feasible and safe, and it may be more beneficial, compared with conventional craniectomy, for patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarction. Furthermore, it may be easier to perform by training neurosurgeons.