Chih-Ming Lai

Dr. Chih-Ming Lai

Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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CCChia Ning Chang
Chia Ning Chang
CSChiung-Chyi Shen
Chiung-Chyi Shen
MYMeng-Yin Yang
Meng-Yin Yang
WCWen-Yu Cheng
Wen-Yu Cheng
Chih-Ming LaiChih-Ming Lai
Chih-Ming Lai
Background/Objectives: In recent years, stereotactic aspiration followed by fibrinolysis has been accepted as being a less invasive and more effective treatment for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and clinical outcomes of frameless stereotactic aspiration and fibrinolysis using urokinase in a single medical center. Methods: This study included 123 patients with spontaneous supratentorial ICH who were treated with stereotactic aspiration and subsequent fibrinolysis using urokinase. Their clinical status, radiological images, and functional outcomes were assessed. Results: Unfavorable outcomes at discharge were associated with each patient’s preoperative Glascow Coma Score, as well as their initial and residual volumes of hematoma. Low mortality and minimal complications of rebleeding were also recorded. Conclusions: The results revealed that stereotactic aspiration and subsequent fibrinolysis with urokinase appeared to be a safe and feasible treatment modality for treating ICH. Further studies are still needed in order to better assess the optimal therapeutic window, thrombolytic dosage, long-term evaluation, and controlled comparisons of mortality, as well as disability outcomes in treated and untreated patients.