Early Hemicraniectomy in Patients With Complete Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction

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Authors

Stefan Schwab · Heidelberg University

Thorsten Steiner · Heidelberg University

A. Aschoff · Heidelberg University

S. Schwarz · Rohde & Schwarz (Germany)

H. H. Steiner · Heidelberg University

Olav Jansen · Atos (France)

Werner Hacke ·

Abstract

In general, the outcome of patients treated with craniectomy in severe ischemic hemispheric infarction was surprisingly good. In addition, early decompressive surgery may further improve outcome in these patients.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 29, Issue 9, pp. 1888-1893

DOI: 10.1161/01.str.29.9.1888

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