Mathis J M, Jensen M E, Dion J E
Radiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
Neuroradiology. 1997 Feb;39(2):90-8. doi: 10.1007/s002340050373.
Intra-arterial infusion of papaverine hydrochloride for subarachnoid hemorrhage-induced cerebral vasospasm has become an adjunctive endovascular therapy along with cerebral angioplasty. Our knowledge concerning the mechanism of action, method of administration and potential side effects of this therapeutic alternative are reviewed.
