Cerebral oedema in fulminant hepatic failure.
Cerebral oedema is a common cause of death in patients with fulminant hepatic failure (Brajtbord et al, 1989). The relationship between cerebral oedema and fulminant hepatic failure is reviewed. The current diagnosis and treatment of cerebral oedema is discussed. Intracranial pressure monitors allow for early detection and treatment of cerebral oedema. Further research is required to evaluate the efficacy of each method.
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Intensive Therapy Unit, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008297:Male; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic