Hirnödem beim schweren Schädelhirntrauma im Kindes- und Jugendalter. Pathophysiologie, diagnostisches Monitoring, Therapiestrategien

Translated title of the contribution: Cerebral oedema after severe brain trauma in childhood and adelescence. Pathophysiology, monitoring and therapy

Stefan Schilling*, C. Härtel, H. Segerer

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is still the most frequent cause of death in childhood and adolescent monitor strategies for the prevention and treatment of secondary brain injuries, and to tailor an individual-based therapy. This review will summarize current aspects of pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, monitoring and evidence-based therapeutic approaches of TBI in childhood with focus on the development of intracranial hypertension.

Translated title of the contributionCerebral oedema after severe brain trauma in childhood and adelescence. Pathophysiology, monitoring and therapy
Original languageGerman
JournalPadiatrische Praxis
Volume68
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)247-258
Number of pages12
ISSN0030-9346
Publication statusPublished - 05.2006

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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