Background: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) transport across the central nervous system (CNS) is no longer believed to be on the conventional lines. The Virchow-Robin space (VRS) that facilitates CSF transport from the basal cisterns into the brain interstitial fluid (ISF) has gained interest in a whole new array of studies. Moreover, new line of evidence suggests that VRS may be involved in different pathological mechanisms of brain diseases. Methods: Here, we review emerging studies proving the feasible role of VRS in sleep, Alzheimer's disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Results: In this study, we have outlined the possible role of VRS in different pathological conditions. Conclusion: The new insights into the physiology of the CSF circulation may have important clinical relevance for understanding the mechanisms underlying brain pathologies and their cure. ©2016 Surgical Neurology International | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow .

Cherian, I., Beltran, M., Kasper, E., Bhattarai, B., Munokami, S., Grasso, G. (2016). Exploring the Virchow-Robin spaces function: A unified theory of brain diseases. SURGICAL NEUROLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 7(27), S711-S714 [10.4103/2152-7806.192486].

Exploring the Virchow-Robin spaces function: A unified theory of brain diseases

Grasso, G.
2016-01-01

Abstract

Background: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) transport across the central nervous system (CNS) is no longer believed to be on the conventional lines. The Virchow-Robin space (VRS) that facilitates CSF transport from the basal cisterns into the brain interstitial fluid (ISF) has gained interest in a whole new array of studies. Moreover, new line of evidence suggests that VRS may be involved in different pathological mechanisms of brain diseases. Methods: Here, we review emerging studies proving the feasible role of VRS in sleep, Alzheimer's disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Results: In this study, we have outlined the possible role of VRS in different pathological conditions. Conclusion: The new insights into the physiology of the CSF circulation may have important clinical relevance for understanding the mechanisms underlying brain pathologies and their cure. ©2016 Surgical Neurology International | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow .
2016
Cherian, I., Beltran, M., Kasper, E., Bhattarai, B., Munokami, S., Grasso, G. (2016). Exploring the Virchow-Robin spaces function: A unified theory of brain diseases. SURGICAL NEUROLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 7(27), S711-S714 [10.4103/2152-7806.192486].
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