Technical aspects of decompressive craniectomy for malignant middle cerebral artery infarction

Abstract Decompressive craniectomy is considered a life-saving procedure for malignant middle cerebral artery territory infarction in selected patients. However, the procedure is associated with a significant risk of morbidity and mortality, and there is no universal agreement as to how this operati...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:

Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical neuroscience 2011-08, Vol.18 (8), p.1023-1027
Hauptverfasser:	Johnson, Reuben D, Maartens, Nicholas F, Teddy, Peter J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Brain Infarction - etiology Brain Infarction - surgery Craniectomy Decompressive Craniectomy - instrumentation Decompressive Craniectomy - methods Humans Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery - complications Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery - surgery Malignant infarct Neurology Neurosurgery Postoperative Complications - mortality Postoperative Complications - physiopathology Skull - diagnostic imaging Skull - surgery Stroke Surgical Flaps Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
Tags:	Tag hinzufügen Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!

Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Decompressive craniectomy is considered a life-saving procedure for malignant middle cerebral artery territory infarction in selected patients. However, the procedure is associated with a significant risk of morbidity and mortality, and there is no universal agreement as to how this operation should be combined with optimal medical management. In this review we consider the goals of this procedure and the technical aspects which may be employed to optimise results.
ISSN:	0967-5868 1532-2653
DOI:	10.1016/j.jocn.2010.12.025