0
Death or permanent debilitation follows herniation of the brain stem.
Such herniation will cause compression of those structures within the brain stem that control the most vital functions of the body (breathing, heart beat, consciousness).
Wiki User
∙ 8y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoHerniation of the brain stem occurs when the part of the brain connecting to the spinal cord is thrust through the opening at the base of the skull into the spinal canal.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is it called when the brainstem is pushed through the base of the skull?
This is called brainstem herniation and may result in coma or death due to pressure on the vital respiratory centers in the brainstem.
Does disk herniation ever occur in the cervical spine?
can also occur in the cervical spine. The incidence of cervical disk herniation is most common between the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae. The second most common area for cervical disk herniation occurs between
What causes disk herniation?
may occur suddenly from lifting, twisting, or direct injury, but more often it will occur from
Where does a disk herniation most often occur?
most frequently occurs in the lumbar
What structure in the brainstem is required for life?
The entire brainstem is required for life.
What is the medical term meaning herniation of the iris?
Iridocele is herniation of the iris.
The brainstem is to arousal as the limbic system is to?
The brainstem is to arousal as the limbic system is to emotion.
What is small central disc herniation indenting the ventral margin of the the the thecal sac?
A broad herniation means that at least 25% of the disc is affected. A central herniation means that the herniation is toward the spinal column. A broad central herniation of the disc with impingement on the thecal sac is a herniation in which a large portion of the disc is protruding toward the spinal column and is pressing against the membrane which surrounds the spinal cord.
Where do arteriovenous malformations occur?
AVMs can occur anywhere in the body and have been found in the arms, hands, legs, feet, lungs, heart, liver, and kidneys. However, 50% of these malformations are located in the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord.
What is a T1-T2 disc herniation?
A T1-T2 disc herniation is a herniation that happens in the middle or lower back. This will cause extreme pain and possible numbness in the limbs.
What part of the brain is reticular formation?
Inside the brainstem
What is cystorectocele?
Cyst means bladder or sac, rect means rectum, and cele means hernia or protrusion. A cystocele is herniation of the bladder, and rectocele is herniation of the rectum. Put together, cystorectocele is herniation of the urinary bladder and rectum (usually referring to herniation into the vagina.)
