Table 2 Reasons for emergency cranial surgery in the setting of neurosurgical oncology
From: Intracranial emergencies in neurosurgical oncology: pathophysiology and clinical management
Relieve increased intracranial pressure | |
- Reduce tumor bulk or remove a space-occupying lesion - Divert trapped CSF - Remove a hematoma - Remove swollen brain | |
Confirm a diagnosis | |
Improve or stabilize function | |
Prevent brain herniation |