paradoxe Hirnherniation
Paradoxical brain herniation, also known as sinking skin flap syndrome or syndrome of the trephined, is a rare and potentially fatal complication of decompressive craniectomy.
Pathology
Atmospheric pressure exceeding intracranial pressure at the craniectomy results in displacement of the brain across various intracranial boundaries. This may result in subfalcine and/or transtentorial herniation. It is often triggered by acute imbalance caused by CSF drainage or lumbar puncture.
Clinical presentation
May range from asymptomatic or mono symptomatic state to acute neurological deterioration.
Radiographic features
Large craniectomy with marked concavity of the overlying skin flap, with findings of mass effect such as effacement of the superficial sulci and buckling of the grey-white matter. There may be paradoxical midline shift away from (contralateral to) the craniectomy.
Treatment and prognosis
This is a neurosurgical emergency and necessitates immediate intervention to prevent permanent damage:
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Assoziationen und Differentialdiagnosen zu paradoxe Hirnherniation:
