ISSN:
1432-0533
Keywords:
Brain edema
;
Classification and Mechanisms
;
Ischemic brain edema
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Two mayor types of brain edema, related to two different pathomechanisms, can be recognized: 1)cytotoxic type-where the main feature is the swelling of cellular elements of brain parenchyma and 2)vasogenic type-where an increased vascular permeability leading to accumulation of edema fluid inthe extracellular spaces plays the principal role. In this type of edema, there is a close interrelationship between extravasation of serum proteins and retention of water in the brain tissue. In theischemic brain edema both cytotoxic and vasogenic mechanisms are involved. A biphasic opening of the blood-brain barrier, associated with vasogenic edema, is observed following release of major cerebral artery occlusion. The first opening of the barrier is related to a reactive hyperemia which follows promptly recirculation. The second opening, recognizable after a delay, is associated with a severe ischemic brain tissue injury.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00691095
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