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KMID : 1201420160090020059
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Journal of Neurocritical Care
2016 Volume.9 No. 2 p.59 ~ p.62
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The Pathophysiology of Brain Edema and Intracranial Hypertension
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Jeong Jin-Heon
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Abstract
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Brain edema is defined as an increase in brain volume resulting from abnormal accumulation of fluid within the brain parenchyma. Brain edema is a potentially life-threatening complication of neurocritical illness as it raises the intracranial pressure and may progress to brain herniation and death. The management of brain edema and increased intracranial pressure is a significant challenge in neurocritical care. The purpose of this review is to describe the pathophysiology of diverse types of brain edema.
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KEYWORD
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Brain edema, Vasogenic edema, Cytotoxic edema, Interstitial edema, Intracranial hypertension
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