Problems in medical expert assessment in cerebral aneurysm ruptures
Russegger, L.; Twerdy, K.
Der Nervenarzt 58(7): 439-442
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-2804 PMID: 3627302 Document Number: 305301
On the basis of two cases, the question is discussed as to whether or not rupture of a cerebral aneurysm during working hours can be classed as an industrial accident. The possibility that raised blood pressure during an extraordinary, very atypical effort could be the cause of rupture is discussed in detail. The authors stress their opinion that--from neurosurgical view point--the rupture of a so-called congenital berry aneurysm can never be classed as a working accident but is absolutely fortuitous. Every event of daily life thought to be the cause of aneurysm rupture is completely coincidental.