Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
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Cerebral herniation resulting from postischemic brain edema is the most common cause of death in patients with large cerebral infarctions. Early monitoring of intracranial pressure and application of necessary treatment procedures may have life-saving value. In this study, the data obtained by transcranial Doppler sonography were compared with clinical examination and the neuroradiologic findings. ⋯ Transcranial Doppler sonography enables noninvasive monitoring of raised intracranial pressure in patients with large infarctions. It also provides information for detecting cerebral herniation and deciding on the medical or surgical therapy.