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Brain herniation - Prevention

Alternative Names

Herniation syndrome; Transtentorial herniation; Uncal herniation; Subfalcine herniation; Tonsillar herniation; Herniation - brain

Prevention:

Prompt treatment of increased intracranial pressure and related disorders may reduce the risk of brain herniation.

  • Reviewed last on: 7/14/2006
  • J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.