Brainstem hemorrhage is uncommon and is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and prolonged hospitalization

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Table 1

Frequency of presenting symptoms among patients with hemorrhagic stroke. N=10

Symptoms	n (%)
Unilateral weakness	6 (60)
Unilateral numbness	2 (20)
Loss of speech	3 (30)
Loss of consciousness	5 (50)
Altered level of consciousness	2 (20)
Sudden vertigo	1 (10)
Sudden balance problems	1 (10)
Sudden severe headache	7 (70)
Seizure/fit	2 (20)
Vomiting	2 (20)

Table 2

Frequency of stroke related complications. N=10

Complications	n (%)
Seizures	2 (20)
Pneumonia	2 (20)
Urinary tract infections	4 (40)
Sepsis	2 (20)
Bedsores	1 (10)
Gastrostomy tube placement	2 (20)
Tracheostomy tube placement	3 (30)
Limb contractures	1 (10)
Death	2 (20)

Table 3

Comparative analysis according to the age, duration of symptoms, and Glasgow Coma Scale.

Outcomes	Age			Duration of symptoms			Glasgow Coma Scale
Discharge disposition	< 60 years	>60 years	P-value	<6 hours	>6 hours	P-value	<8	8-12	13-15	P-value
To home	20%	80%	0.06	50%	50%	0.15	20%	75%	100%	0.31
To inpatient rehabilitation	20%	0		0	25%		0	25%	0
To long term facility/nursing home	0	20%		16.7%	0		20%	0	0
Admitted at 3 months	20%	0		0	25%		20%	0	0
Dead	40%	0		33.3%	0		40%	0	0
Modified Rankin scale at discharge
0–2	20%	40%	0.19	16.7%	50%	0.23	0	75%	0	0.05
3–5	40%	60%	50%	50%	60%	25%	100%
6 (death)	40%	0	33.3%	0	40%	0	0
Modified Rankin scale at 3 months
0–2	0	20%	0.13	0	25%	0.16	0	25%	0	0.03
3–5	20%	60%	50%	25%	60%	0	100%
6 (death)	40%	0	33.3%	0	40%	0	0
No follow up	40%	20%	16.7%	50%	0	75%	0
P-value of < 0.05 was considered significant