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Taylor and Francis Group, British Journal of Neurosurgery, 3(18), p. 273-274, 2004

DOI: 10.1080/02688690410001732724

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Subfalcine herniation in the absence of a high pressure collection or mass: 'brain-slump'?

Journal article published in 2004 by A. Shah, D. Choi ORCID
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Abstract

Subfalcine brain herniation is well documented in the presence of raised intracranial pressure. However, we report a case of herniation occurring after decompression of bilateral chronic subdural haematomas, which did not appear to be related to high pressure. We suggest that after rapid decompression of a collection, the unsupported brain can herniate under the falx with serious consequences: 'brain-slump'.