Traumatic acute subdural hematomas frequently warrant surgical evacuation by means of a craniotomy (bone flap replaced) or decompressive craniectomy (bone flap not replaced). Craniectomy may prevent ...
A 36 year-old man suffered a large right hemisphere ischemic stroke resulting in an acute left hemiplegia. Within a day, he was stuporous. To save his life and prevent herniation, a right sided ...
It is unclear whether decompressive craniectomy improves the functional outcome in patients with severe traumatic brain injury and refractory raised intracranial pressure. From December 2002 through ...