Open AccessBrain Stem Hemorrhage: Historical Perspective
Author(s) -
Raymond K. Thompson,
Michael Salcman
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
neurosurgery/neurosurgery online
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.485
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1081-1281
pISSN - 0148-396X
DOI - 10.1227/00006123-198804000-00001
Subject(s) - medicine , perspective (graphical) , neuroscience , stem cell , central nervous system , pathology , anatomy , artificial intelligence , microbiology and biotechnology , computer science , biology
Brain stem hemorrhage was first recorded in 1812. Its origin has been the subject of much study and experimentation. We review the studies that stress mechanical forces because dynamic axial distortion of the brain stem is a major factor in the physiology and pathology of the central nervous system.