ARTICLESUse of specific gravity in the measurement of cerebral edemaS. R. Nelson, M. L. Mantz, and J. A. MaxwellS. R. NelsonSearch for more papers by this author, M. L. MantzSearch for more papers by this author, and J. A. MaxwellSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:01 Feb 1971https://doi.org/10.1152/jappl.1971.30.2.268MoreSectionsPDF (1 MB)Download PDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesGet permissionsTrack citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInWeChat Previous Back to Top Next Download PDF FiguresReferencesRelatedInformation Cited ByBrain Glucose Metabolism: Integration of Energetics with FunctionGerald A. 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