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Management of a Massive Pediatric Cerebral Infarct with Mass Effect

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A preschool child presented with a large middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarct with midline shift, overt signs of raised intracranial pressure and hemodynamic instability. Aggressive management including ventilatory support was instrumental in the successful outcome. Raising awareness of pediatric stroke is crucial to improving overall care of these children.

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  1. Department of Critical Care Medicine, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, 226014, UP, India

    Parikshit Singh, Banani Poddar & R. K. Singh

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Singh, P., Poddar, B. & Singh, R.K. Management of a Massive Pediatric Cerebral Infarct with Mass Effect. Indian J Pediatr 79, 1658–1660 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-011-0665-9

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