Monro-Kellie doctrine

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Monro-Kellie-Hypothese, Monro-Kelly-Doktrin

The Monro-Kellie doctrine states that the sum of brain tissue, blood, and Cerebrospinal fluid within the cranial vault must remain constant to maintain a constant intracranial pressure[^1].

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Monro-Kellie doctrine
Schematic illustration of the Monro-Kellie doctrine. Figure adapted from Physics, Pharmacology and Physiology for Anaesthetists: Key Concepts for the FRCA, pp. 310–312

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