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Decompressive Craniectomy

Known as: Craniectomies, Decompressive, Craniectomy, Decompressive, Decompressive Craniectomies 
Excision of part of the skull. This procedure is used to treat elevated intracranial pressure that is unresponsive to conventional treatment.
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Review
2017
Review
2017
Neurologic Functional Outcomes of Decompressive Hemicraniectomy Versus Conventional Treatment for Malignant Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Review
2017
Review
2017
Decompressive craniectomy and CSF disorders in children
IntroductionDecompressive craniectomy (DC) is a lifesaving procedure but is associated to several post-operative complications… 
2011
2011
Sudden death following cranioplasty: a complication of decompressive craniectomy for head injury
We read with great interest the short report by Stephen Honeybul in which three cases are presented having had autologous… 
2008
2008
Intracranial pressure and cerebral oxygenation changes after decompressive craniectomy in children with severe traumatic brain injury.
INTRODUCTION There has been a resurgence of interest in decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury (TBI), but the… 
2008
2008
Diagnosis and management of severe acute pancreatitis complicated with abdominal compartment syndrome
SummaryPresented in this paper is our experience in the diagnosis and management of abdominal compartment syndrome during severe… 
2004
2004
[Unilateral decompressive craniectomy in left transverse and sigmoid sinus thrombosis].
Cerebral venous and dural sinus thrombosis is a rare cause of stroke. We explore the controversial issue of anticoagulation… 
2001
2001
[Decompressive craniectomy for massive infarction of middle cerebral artery territory].
There is continuing controversy about the benefits of decompressive craniectomy for the treatment of massive infarction of middle… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
Decompressive craniectomy for space-occupying supratentorial infarction: rationale, indications, and outcome.
A subset of patients with ischemic cerebrovascular stroke suffer a progressive deterioration secondary to massive cerebral… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
Management of massive hemispheric cerebral infarct: is there a ray of hope?
Catastrophic infarcts of the cerebral hemisphere often involve occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. In approximately 50% of… 
1999
1999
Hippocampal cell loss in transient global cerebral ischemia in rats: a critical assessment
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