transtentorial

trans·ten·to·ri·al

(trans'ten-tō'rē-ăl),
Passing across or through either the tentorial notch or tentorium cerebelli.
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Normally, an ipsilateral fixed and dilated pupil suggests lateral transtentorial herniation, while bilaterally fixed and dilated pupils are consistent with central transtentorial herniation in a fully resuscitated patient.
Predicting outcome in severe traumatic brain injury using a simple prognostic model
Imaging findings include a sunken skin flap with herniation of the brain away from the craniectomy defect, which results in subfalcine or transtentorial herniation.
Paradoxical herniation
Two patients had fatal cerebral edema and transtentorial brain herniation syndrome associated with ARDS and renal failure (12).
Fatal influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 encephalopathy in immunocompetent man
There was subfalcine and transtentorial herniation (Fig.
Spontaneous acute subdural hematoma in malaria: a case report
Transtentorial herniation and death can ensue with progression of a thrombus to the anterior and middle cerebral arteries that produces infarction, edema and mass effect.
Palatal fracture in a child
Using totality as a surrogate for irreversibility assumes that all cases of irreversible apneic coma are the endpoint of the classical rostral-caudal sequence of brain destruction caused by transtentorial herniation.
Brain death: can it be resuscitated?
Petrosal presigmoid approach to the petro-clival and anterior cerebellopontine region (extended retrolabyrinthine, transtentorial approach).
Recurrence of isolated multiple myeloma in the skull base: a case report and review of the literature
Uncal transtentorial herniation secondary to increased intracranial pressure was thought to be the cause of death.
Panhemispheric infarction: a complication of cuffed catheter. (Case Report)
Dilated ventricles, indicating hydrocephalus, were seen in 2 of 6 patients and evidence of transtentorial herniation was present in 4 of 6 patients.
Generalized Tuberculosis in the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
A repeat head computed tomography scan showed marked edema and transtentorial herniation, and a ventricular drain was placed.
Antiretroviral Therapy--associated Coccidioidal Meningitis
Each is associated with vasogenic edema, but there is no midline shift or subfalcine or transtentorial herniation.
Neurocysticercosis
Left uncal herniation and descending transtentorial herniation were noted.
Successful outcome in severe traumatic brain injury: a case study

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