The current role of decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury

Highlights • The role of decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury remains controversial. • It is undoubtedly a lifesaving intervention. • However, reduction in mortality is translated into survival with severe disability. • A broader ethical debate is now needed regarding ongoing use of...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical neuroscience 2017-09, Vol.43, p.11-15
Hauptverfasser:	Honeybul, S, Ho, K.M, Lind, C.R.P, Gillett, G.R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Brain Injuries, Traumatic - surgery Decompressive craniectomy Decompressive Craniectomy - adverse effects Decompressive Craniectomy - methods Humans Neurology Postoperative Complications - epidemiology Randomised controlled trials Traumatic brain injury
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • The role of decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury remains controversial. • It is undoubtedly a lifesaving intervention. • However, reduction in mortality is translated into survival with severe disability. • A broader ethical debate is now needed regarding ongoing use of the procedure.
ISSN:	0967-5868 1532-2653
DOI:	10.1016/j.jocn.2017.04.032