cerebral decompression

decompression /de·com·pres·sion/ (de″kom-presh´un) removal of pressure, especially from deep-sea divers and caisson workers to prevent bends, and from persons ascending to great heights.

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cardiac decompression  decompression of heart.

cerebral decompression  relief of intracranial pressure by removal of a skull flap and incision of the dura mater.

decompression of heart  pericardiotomy with evacuation of a hematoma.

microvascular decompression  a microsurgical procedure for relief of trigeminal neuralgia.

nerve decompression  relief of pressure on a nerve by surgical removal of the constricting fibrous or bony tissue.

decompression of pericardium  decompression of heart.

decompression of spinal cord  surgical relief of pressure on the spinal cord, which may be due to hematoma, bone fragments, etc.

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cerebral decompression

n.

The relief of intracranial pressure by surgical removal of a piece of the cranium, usually in the subtemporal region, and incision of the dura mater.

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decompression

1. the return to normal environmental pressure after exposure to greatly increased pressure.

2. the artificial lowering of barometric pressure, e.g. to simulate high altitude.

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cerebral decompression

removal of a flap of the skull and incision of the dura mater for the purpose of relieving intracranial pressure. Decompression can also be accomplished by the intravenous injection of hypertonic solutions, e.g. mannitol, usually accompanied by parenteral corticosteroids.

gastric decompression

by stomach tube or transperitoneal tap. An essential part of treatment for acute gastric dilatation in dogs and horses.