Clipping of a ruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysm in a patient with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Aim of the study

The aim of this study is to present our suggestions for organization, personal protective equipment (PPE) use, work flow of the operating theater, and the treatment of patients with COVID-19 and co-existing neurological disease.

Materials and methods

We present the case of a 70-year-old male who was transferred to our Department because of subarachnoid hemorrhage with ruptured right middle cerebral artery aneurysm and SARS CoV-2 infection. The emergency clipping of the aneurysm and hematoma evacuation was performed. According to the therapeutic committee guidelines, chloroquine was started for COVID-19 treatment.

Results

Postoperatively, the patient is in good condition, with the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15, with mild, left hemiparesis, 4+/5

SUBMITTER: Kostyra K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7387265 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature