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What is intracranial?
Intracranial surgery is surgery that is done within the cranium or the skull
What has the author Duke S Samson written?
Duke S. Samson has written: 'Intracranial aneurysm surgery' -- subject(s): Cerebral Aneurysm, Intracranial aneurysms, Surgery
What has the author Yves Keravel written?
Yves Keravel has written: 'Giant intracranial aneurysms' -- subject(s): Carotid Artery Diseases, Cerebral Aneurysm, Complications, Intracranial aneurysms, Surgery
What has the author Robert R Smith written?
Robert R. Smith has written: 'Cerebral aneurysms' -- subject(s): Cerebral Aneurysm, Diagnosis, Endoscopic surgery, Intracranial aneurysms, Surgery 'The War in the Pacific'
Pertaining to within the skull is called?
intracranial
What relieves intracranial pressure?
Treatment options for relieving intracranial pressure include medications like diuretics to reduce fluid buildup, steroids to decrease inflammation, surgery to remove fluid or reduce swelling, and therapeutic procedures like a ventriculostomy to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid. Prompt medical intervention is necessary to prevent potential complications associated with elevated intracranial pressure.
What has the author Bronson S Ray written?
Bronson S. Ray has written: 'Intracranial operations on the pituitary' -- subject(s): Hypophysectomy, Pituitary gland, Surgery
What are Secondary intracranial tumors?
Secondary intracranial tumors arise from outside the brain coverings (meninges)
What is an intracranial operation?
It is a operation on the brain
What increases intracranial pressure?
Increased intracranial pressure can be caused by various factors such as traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, cerebral edema, meningitis, and intracranial hemorrhage. Additionally, conditions like dehydration, obstructed cerebrospinal fluid flow, or certain medications can also contribute to elevated intracranial pressure.
What is performed to treat a patient with craniostenosis or to relieve increased intracranial pressure?
Surgical intervention is typically performed to treat a patient with craniostenosis. The surgery involves the reshaping of the skull to correct the abnormal fusion of the cranial sutures. In cases of increased intracranial pressure, a shunt may be placed to divert excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to another part of the body, relieving the pressure.
What is the typical change in blood pressure with increased intracranial pressure?
Increased intracranial pressure can lead to changes in blood pressure due to the body's compensatory mechanisms. Typically, there is an initial increase in blood pressure in response to increased intracranial pressure to maintain cerebral perfusion. However, as intracranial pressure continues to rise, blood pressure may decrease due to impaired cerebral autoregulation and compromised blood flow to the brain. Overall, the relationship between intracranial pressure and blood pressure is complex and can vary depending on individual factors and the underlying cause of increased intracranial pressure.
