Clinical practice guidelines in severe traumatic brain injury in Taiwan

Liao, Kuo Hsing; Chang, Cheng; Chang, Hong Chang; Chang, K; Chen, Chiehfeng; Chen, Tzu Yung; Chou, Chi Wen; Chung, Wen Yu; Chiang, Yung Hsiao; Hong, Kuo Sheng; Hsiao, Sheng Huang; Hsu, Yu-Hone; Huang, Hsu Lin; Huang, Sheng Chien; Hung, Chao-Ching; Kung, Sui Sum; Kuo, Ken N.; Li, Kun Hsing; Lin, Jia Wei; Lin, Tzu Gan; Lin, Chien Min; Su, Chuan Fa; Tsai, Ming Ta; Tsai, Shin Han; Wang, Yu-Chih; Yang, Ta Yu; Yu, Kuo Fan; Chiu, Wen Ta

doi:10.1016/j.surneu.2009.07.004

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“…[82] Diagnosis of BA had been revolutionized greatly due to advanced MR technology, making easier to distinguish between the differential diagnosis of BA, like can do diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), which usually shows restricted diffusion (bright signal) that helps to differentiate abscesses from necrotic neoplasms, which are not usually restricted, although not all abscesses follow this rule. [83,84] Proton MR spectroscopy (1H-MRS) is also a safe, noninvasive imaging modality and can accurately differentiate between necrotic/cystic tumor and cerebral abscesses. [85] DWI has a high sensitivity and specificity, over 90%, for discriminating epidermoid, which has low apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) from arachnoid cyst (high ADC) and distinguishing abscess (low ADC) from necrotic tumor (high ADC) (1).…”

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Brain abscess: Current management

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et al. 2013

Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice

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Brain abscess (BA) is defined as a focal infection within the brain parenchyma, which starts as a localized area of cerebritis, which is subsequently converted into a collection of pus within a well-vascularized capsule. BA must be differentiated from parameningeal infections, including epidural abscess and subdural empyema. The BA is a challenge for the neurosurgeon because it is needed good clinical, pharmacological, and surgical skills for providing good clinical outcomes and prognosis to BA patients. Considered an infrequent brain infection, BA could be a devastator entity that easily left the patient into dead. The aim of this work is to review the current concepts regarding epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of BA.

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confidence: 99%

Brain abscess: Current management

Alvis-Miranda

Castellar-Leones

Elzain³

et al. 2013

Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice

138

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“…Nutrition solutions should contain at least 15 % proteins ( Fig. 4; Bratton et al 2007;Liao et al 2009). …”

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RETRACTED CHAPTER: Brain Trauma and Nutritional Support

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2015

Diet and Nutrition in Critical Care

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“…According to Liao et al, 6 there are different views on trauma mechanisms, pathogenesis, and managements in different areas. Individualized guidelines for different countries would be necessary, and Taiwan is no exception.…”

Section: Brain Injury Legislation and Litigationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Individualized guidelines for different countries would be necessary, and Taiwan is no exception. Liao et al 6 have completed the preparation of the first evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines for severe TBIs. The guidelines may provide concepts and recommendations to promote the quality of care for severe TBIs in Taiwan.…”

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“…The guidelines may provide concepts and recommendations to promote the quality of care for severe TBIs in Taiwan. 6 To evaluate the impact of three major determinants (time, geography, and legislation) on epidemiology on TBI, Chiu et al conducted a prospective study in 2001 and used the 1991 data to examine the differences in TBI distribution in urban and rural Taiwan a decade after laws had been passed. 7 Results revealed that causes and age distribution had shifted significantly over the 10-year period.…”

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