Cerebral Sinovenous Thrombosis in Children

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Authors

Gabrielle deVeber · Hospital for Sick Children

Maureen Andrew · University of Toronto

Coleen Adams

Bruce Björnson · University of British Columbia

Frances Booth · University of Manitoba

David Buckley

Carol Camfield

Michéle David · Université de Montréal

Abstract

Sinovenous thrombosis in children affects primarily neonates and results in neurologic impairment or death in approximately half the cases. The occurrence of venous infarcts or seizures portends a poor outcome.

Topics & Keywords

Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 345, Issue 6, pp. 417-423

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200108093450604

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