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Transtentorial herniation, ventral surface of brain.

Last updated on Wednesday, April 15 2009 by gliageek

Transtentorial herniation, ventral surface of brain.

Transtentorial herniation results in downward displacement of brainstem parenchyma relative to the tethered basilar artery with consequent disruption of penetrating arteries resulting in secondary brainstem hemorrhage.

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