| Literature DB >> 24402484 |
Pankaj K Agarwalla1, Christopher J Stapleton, Christopher S Ogilvy.
Abstract
Anterior and posterior circulation acute ischemic stroke carries significant morbidity and mortality as a result of malignant cerebral edema. Decompressive craniectomy has evolved as a viable neurosurgical intervention in the armamentarium of treatment options for this life-threatening edema. In this review, we highlight the history of craniectomy for stroke and discuss recent data relevant to its efficacy in modern neurosurgical practice.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24402484 DOI: 10.1227/NEU.0000000000000226
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurosurgery ISSN: 0148-396X Impact factor: 4.654