Journal article
Pathophysiology of Cerebral Edema—A Comprehensive Review
Journal of neuroanaesthesiology and critical care, Vol.8(3), pp.163-172
09/2021
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721165
Abstract
Abstract
Cerebral edema is a condition where an excess of cerebral water accumulates due to primary neurological or non-neurological causes. Cerebral edema complicates many brain pathologies causing additional injury often in excess of the original neurological insult. Classic descriptions divide cerebral edema into cytotoxic, vasogenic, interstitial, and osmotic subtypes. The interplay of different mechanisms is important in the clinical manifestations. Recent research has advanced our understanding of the molecular pathophysiology of cerebral edema, exposing the central role of aquaporins and specific ion channels. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the molecular pathophysiology of cerebral edema including unique disease specific mechanisms.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Pathophysiology of Cerebral Edema—A Comprehensive Review
- Creators
- Tara Dalby - University Health NetworkElyana Wohl - Hôpital Notre-DameMichael Dinsmore - University Health NetworkZoe Unger - University Health NetworkTumul Chowdhury - University Health NetworkLakshmikumar Venkatraghavan - University of Toronto
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of neuroanaesthesiology and critical care, Vol.8(3), pp.163-172
- DOI
- 10.1055/s-0040-1721165
- ISSN
- 2348-0548
- eISSN
- 2348-926X
- Publisher
- Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/2021
- Academic Unit
- Anesthesia
- Record Identifier
- 9984296154202771
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