Phenomenon of Hematocephalus: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
Abstract:The phenomenon of hematocephalus is still not fully understood. Intraventricular hemorrhage volume and intracranial pressure play a substantial role in the outcome and survival of the patients. The intraventricular hemorrhage resulting in an increased intracranial pressure is known by the term “hematocephalus.” The mortality rate ranges from 60% to 91% when hemorrhage affects all four ventricles. Even for partial hematocephalus, the mortality rate has been reported to be 32% to 44%. Therefore, the main objecti… Show more
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