Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Oogenesis02:07

Oogenesis

64.0K
In human women, oogenesis produces one mature egg cell or ovum for every precursor cell that enters meiosis. This process differs in two unique ways from the equivalent procedure of spermatogenesis in males. First, meiotic divisions during oogenesis are asymmetric, meaning that a large oocyte (containing most of the cytoplasm) and minor polar body are produced as a result of meiosis I, and again following meiosis II. Since only oocytes will go on to form embryos if fertilized, this unequal...
64.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Beyond the auditory: anxiety bridges sleep disturbances and depressive symptoms to tinnitus handicap.

Frontiers in psychiatry·2026
Same author

Clinical Analysis of SYNGAP1 Variant-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Chinese Children.

Clinical genetics·2026
Same author

Research progress in <i>SYNGAP1</i>-related neurodevelopmental disorders: from pathogenesis to therapeutic strategies.

Frontiers in neurology·2026
Same author

Perceived green and blue space, perceived biodiversity, and depression: Empirical evidence from China based on cultural ecosystem services.

Public health·2026
Same author

Relationship between the triglyceride-glucose index and coronary vascular function in patients with suspected coronary artery disease.

Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery·2026
Same author

DnaK supports intracellular persistence of Staphylococcus xylosus and confers mechanical resilience to a human breast cancer cell line.

PloS one·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 17, 2025

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Impact of Immediate Partial Removal of Cumulus-Oocyte Complexes on Fertilization Efficiency and Embryo Quality
08:06

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Impact of Immediate Partial Removal of Cumulus-Oocyte Complexes on Fertilization Efficiency and Embryo Quality

Published on: October 18, 2024

487

Brain edema after oocyte retrieval: a case report.

Lijuan Fan1, Wen Wen1, Hanying Zhou2

  • 1Assisted Reproduction Center, Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, No.73 Houzai Gate, Xi'an, 710003, People's Republic of China.

BMC Women'S Health
|December 12, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Brain edema is a rare but serious complication of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Prompt treatment with hypertonic saline and mannitol can lead to a good prognosis.

Keywords:
Brain edemaHyponatremiaOocyte retrieval

More Related Videos

Retrieval of Mouse Oocytes
08:42

Retrieval of Mouse Oocytes

Published on: April 28, 2007

27.7K
Manual Drainage of the Zebrafish Embryonic Brain Ventricles
06:17

Manual Drainage of the Zebrafish Embryonic Brain Ventricles

Published on: December 16, 2012

10.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 17, 2025

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Impact of Immediate Partial Removal of Cumulus-Oocyte Complexes on Fertilization Efficiency and Embryo Quality
08:06

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Impact of Immediate Partial Removal of Cumulus-Oocyte Complexes on Fertilization Efficiency and Embryo Quality

Published on: October 18, 2024

487
Retrieval of Mouse Oocytes
08:42

Retrieval of Mouse Oocytes

Published on: April 28, 2007

27.7K
Manual Drainage of the Zebrafish Embryonic Brain Ventricles
06:17

Manual Drainage of the Zebrafish Embryonic Brain Ventricles

Published on: December 16, 2012

10.1K

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Brain edema is a rare, life-threatening complication of assisted reproductive technology (ART).
  • Pathogenesis may involve increased vascular permeability due to vasoactive substances like VEGF, IL-6, and the renin-angiotensin system.
  • This condition can lead to increased intracranial pressure and brain parenchyma injury.

Observation:

  • A 29-year-old woman experienced sudden irritability, blurred consciousness, and vomiting 8 hours post-oocyte retrieval.
  • Blood tests revealed hyponatremia, and cranial CT confirmed brain parenchyma swelling.
  • Symptoms developed rapidly following the ART procedure.

Findings:

  • The patient presented with symptoms indicative of brain edema following ART.
  • Hyponatremia was identified as a potential contributing factor or associated condition.
  • Cranial CT imaging confirmed cerebral edema.

Implications:

  • Rapid infusion of hypertonic saline and mannitol is a critical treatment for ART-associated brain edema.
  • Prompt medical intervention is essential for a favorable patient outcome.
  • Understanding the pathogenesis is crucial for preventing and managing this serious complication.