Posterior Fossa Intracranial Pressure Measurement in Traumatic, Ischemic, or Tumor Pathology (Post-Surgical) Clinical Study

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the measurement of intracranial pressure (ICP) specifically in the posterior fossa region of the brain in patients with traumatic, tumor, ischemic, or hemorrhagic conditions. The study aims to establish normal and pathological ranges of posterior fossa ICP and compare these values to the standard supratentorial ICP measurements. This information is important as posterior fossa ICP changes can directly impact clinical outcomes and inform medical or surgical treatment decisions in these brain conditions. The study involves monitoring ICP invasively in the posterior fossa postoperatively in 12 patients who have undergone surgery for posterior fossa pathologies. Two sensors will be inserted: one at the supratentorial (frontal) level and another in the posterior fossa (infratentorial) to continuously record pressure readings. The study will analyze the correlation between these two ICP measurements and assess safety, potential complications, and the impact of ICP on clinical status and treatment choices. Participants will be closely monitored with continuous ICP data collection and their clinical status evaluated for one month. Researchers will analyze the relationship between ICP values and patient outcomes, investigating any complications from sensor placement. The study's primary measures include posterior fossa ICP levels and clinical status over the one-month period. This research aims to improve monitoring and treatment decisions for patients with posterior fossa brain conditions.

Posterior Fossa Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Measurement: Clinical Study