Acute spontaneous posterior fossa haemorrhage:

Non-traumatic posterior fossa haemorrhage accounts for approximately 10% of all intracranial haematomas, and 1.5% of all strokes. In the posterior fossa, a small amount of mass effect can have dramatic effects, due to its small volume. This can be due to immediate transmission of pressure to the bra...

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Main Authors: Harris, Lauren (Author), Grover, Patrick (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2024
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Online Access:DE-12
DE-634
DE-92
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Summary:Non-traumatic posterior fossa haemorrhage accounts for approximately 10% of all intracranial haematomas, and 1.5% of all strokes. In the posterior fossa, a small amount of mass effect can have dramatic effects, due to its small volume. This can be due to immediate transmission of pressure to the brainstem, or via occlusion of the aqueduct of Sylvius or compression of the fourth ventricle, leading to acute obstructive hydrocephalus, with the risk of tonsillar herniation. Timely investigations and management are essential to maximise good outcomes. This Element offers a brief overview of posterior fossa haemorrhage. It looks at the anatomy, aetiology, management, and surgical options, with a review of the available evidence to guide practice
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 16 Feb 2024)
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (18 Seiten)
ISBN:9781009456456
DOI:10.1017/9781009456456