Craniectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Craniectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke

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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. ABBREVIATIONS: DC, decompressive craniectomy HAMLET, Hemicraniectomy After Middle Cerebral Artery infarction With Life-threatening Edema Trial ICP, intracranial pressure MCA, middle cerebral artery STATE, score, time, age, territory, and expectations

Original Article: http://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2014/02001/Craniectomy_in_Acute_Ischemic_Stroke.18.aspx

Julio Pereira, MD

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