Cranioplasty Flap Lifting Caused by Intracranial Hypertension Literature Review

Cranioplasty is a neurosurgical technique that replaces a bone defect in the skull with hard replacement tissue. It is indicated in particular after a decompressive craniectomy performed in severe head trauma in order to control intracranial hypertension refractory to medical treatment. Cranioplasty is sometimes associated with a significant number of complications, including hydrocephalus. In this article, we report the case of a cranioplasty flap lifting on intracranial hypertension following postoperative hydrocephalus and discuss the clinical relevance with a review of the literature.

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Paradoxical Herniation following Decompressive Craniectomy in the Subacute Setting

Case Reports in Neurological Medicine ◽

10.1155/2016/2090384 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-3

Author(s):

Alex P. Michael ◽

Jose Espinosa

Keyword(s):

Medical Treatment ◽

Intracranial Hypertension ◽

Treatment Option ◽

Decompressive Craniectomy ◽

Supine Position ◽

Unique Case ◽

Adequate Hydration ◽

Standard Medical Treatment ◽

Uncommon Complication

Decompressive craniectomy is reserved for extreme cases of intracranial hypertension. An uncommon complication known as paradoxical herniation has been documented within weeks to months following surgery. Here we present a unique case within days of surgery. Since standard medical treatment for intracranial hypertension will exacerbate paradoxical herniation, any abrupt neurological changes following decompressive craniectomy should be carefully investigated. Immediate treatment for paradoxical herniation is placement of the patient in the supine position with adequate hydration. Cranioplasty is the ultimate treatment option.

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Hemispheric strokes: clinical or surgical management? Intracranial pressure monitoring of a case and review of the literature

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/s0004-282x1995000500020 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 53 (4) ◽

pp. 821-824

Author(s):

Gustavo Adolpho Carvalho ◽

Adolpho Carvalho Filho

Keyword(s):

Intracranial Pressure ◽

Medical Treatment ◽

Intracranial Hypertension ◽

Surgical Management ◽

Mass Effect ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Pressure Monitoring ◽

Pressure Monitor ◽

Ischemic Infarction ◽

The Brain

The authors report a case of a right hemispheric ischemic infarction on a 77-year-old patient that was monitored with an extradural intracranial pressure monitor (Ladd device).We show the huge intracranial hypertension that the brain was submitted despite of the medical treatment. The treatment of hemispheric strokes can be very challenging. The usual antiedema drugs very often prove to be of no help against the mass effect and the high intracranial pressure that some patients present. More recently reports on the literature are showing good results following a decompressive surgery on such ischemic infarcts.

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Pneumomediastinum: A Rare Presentation of Inflicted Injuries in Infants

Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1716857 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Adam Lee ◽

Adam Bajinting ◽

Abby Lunneen ◽

Colleen M. Fitzpatrick ◽

Gustavo A. Villalona

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Retrospective Review ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Rare Presentation ◽

Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽

Nonaccidental Trauma ◽

Comprehensive Literature Review ◽

Healthy Infants ◽

History Of

AbstractReports of incidental pneumomediastinum in infants secondary to inflicted trauma are limited. A retrospective review of infants with pneumomediastinum and history of inflicted trauma was performed. A comprehensive literature review was performed. Three infants presented with pneumomediastinum associated with inflicted trauma. Mean age was 4.6 weeks. All patients underwent diagnostic studies, as well as a standardized evaluation for nonaccidental trauma. All patients with pneumomediastinum were resolved at follow-up. Review of the literature identified other cases with similar presentations with related oropharyngeal injuries. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in previously healthy infants may be associated with inflicted injuries. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of an oropharyngeal perforation related to this presentation.

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Stages of the formation of temporary and permanent occlusion and the impact of early tooth extraction on the dentition state. Literature review

Стоматология для всех ◽

10.35556//idr-2019-3(88)22-24 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 22-24

Author(s):

G.A. Murachueva ◽

I.M. Rasulov ◽

S.G. Gusenov

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Temporomandibular Joint ◽

Tooth Extraction ◽

Physiological State ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Full Development ◽

Permanent Occlusion ◽

The Impact

A review of the literature on the stages of the formation of temporary and permanent occlusion has been performed. This stages play an important role not only for the full development of the maxillofacial apparatus, temporomandibular joint, but also the whole organism. The role of early tooth extraction in the formation of the physiological state of the dentoalveolar system is considered. The conclusion is drawn about the need for a deeper study of this problem in the structure of general dental morbidity.

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Evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid flow dynamic changes in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension using phase contrast cine MR imaging

The Egyptian Journal of Neurology Psychiatry and Neurosurgery ◽

10.1186/s41983-020-00227-7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 56 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tamer Belal ◽

Abd-Elhalim Al Tantawy ◽

Fatema Mohamed Sherif ◽

Alshaimaa Ramadan

Keyword(s):

Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽

Medical Treatment ◽

Intracranial Hypertension ◽

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ◽

Phase Contrast ◽

Cine Mri ◽

Mean Flow ◽

Csf Flow ◽

Flow Dynamic ◽

Dynamic Changes

Abstract Background Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) mainly affects overweight women in the middle age period. The pathophysiology of IIH stays unclear, but suggested mechanisms include excess CSF production, reduced CSF absorption, increased brain water content, and increased cerebral venous pressure Objectives To assess the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow dynamic changes in aqueduct of Sylvius in patients of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) with new MRI technique: phase contrast cine MRI (PCC-MRI). Methods Thirty patients diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension were divided into 3 groups according to treatment options (no treatment, medical treatment, and medical treatment with repeated lumbar tapping). CSF flow data were evaluated by phase contrast cine MRI. Results PCC-MRI parameters were significantly higher in group who was on medical treatment (group II) than other groups. The sensitivity of PCC MRI parameters ranged from 56.7 (stroke volume (SV) and mean flow (MF)) to 83.3% (peak systolic velocity (PSV)). A statistically significant difference was found for the mean flow value (p 0.039) between the control group and IIH patients. Conclusion The most specific CSF flowmetry parameter detected to help diagnosis of IIH is mean flow especially among early discovered patients. PCC MRI can be used as non-invasive technique for diagnosis of IIH and treatment follow-up.

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Early Detection Methods for Silicosis in Australia and Internationally: A Review of the Literature

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18158123 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (15) ◽

pp. 8123

Author(s):

Emma K. Austin ◽

Carole James ◽

John Tessier

Keyword(s):

Early Detection ◽

Literature Review ◽

Detection Method ◽

Detection Methods ◽

X Rays ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Occupational Lung Disease ◽

Work Related ◽

Growing Body ◽

Future Work

Pneumoconiosis, or occupational lung disease, is one of the world’s most prevalent work-related diseases. Silicosis, a type of pneumoconiosis, is caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust. Although silicosis can be fatal, it is completely preventable. Hundreds of thousands of workers globally are at risk of being exposed to RCS at the workplace from various activities in many industries. Currently, in Australia and internationally, there are a range of methods used for the respiratory surveillance of workers exposed to RCS. These methods include health and exposure questionnaires, spirometry, chest X-rays, and HRCT. However, these methods predominantly do not detect the disease until it has significantly progressed. For this reason, there is a growing body of research investigating early detection methods for silicosis, particularly biomarkers. This literature review summarises the research to date on early detection methods for silicosis and makes recommendations for future work in this area. Findings from this review conclude that there is a critical need for an early detection method for silicosis, however, further laboratory- and field-based research is required.

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Quality Improvement Initiatives in Sonography Education: A Review of the Literature

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ◽

10.1177/87564793211018680 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 875647932110186

Author(s):

Kimberly Sorrentino

Keyword(s):

Quality Improvement ◽

Literature Review ◽

Educational Research ◽

Continuous Improvement ◽

Current Literature ◽

English Language ◽

Allied Health ◽

Health Science ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Educational Literature

Objective: Continuous improvement is vital to ensuring quality in sonography education. The aim of this literature review was to compile and summarize the current literature on accreditation, credentialing, and quality improvement initiatives in sonography education. Materials & Methods: Four sonography-specific journals and six health science/academic databases were searched using the terms education, sonography, ultrasound, accreditation, credential, and quality. The search was limited to findings in the English language, from 2000 to 2020. Results: The search uncovered only 19 articles on this topic in sonography education. The vast majority of papers focused on quality improvement initiatives, while just a few concentrated on accreditation or credentialing. Conclusion: Much of the contemporary sonography educational literature focuses on clinical, lab, or didactic quality improvement initiatives. Overall, it is clear that more research is needed in the field of sonography education. This review provides examples of quality initiative research in other allied health fields that can be useful guides for future sonography educational research.

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