Traumatic cerebral swelling developing within 30 minutes after injury

Surg Neurol. 1979 Mar;11(3):191-3.

Abstract

Development of acute massive cerebral swelling within 30 minutes after closed head injury is documented by computed tomography. The swelling was rapidly resolved by steroid treatment. Detection and treatment of acute traumatic cerebral swelling are discussed briefly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Betamethasone / therapeutic use
  • Brain Edema / diagnostic imaging*
  • Brain Edema / drug therapy
  • Brain Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Betamethasone