Surgical Decompression for Space-Occupying Hemispheric Infarction

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Authors

Hendrik Reinink · Utrecht University

Eric Jüttler · University Hospital Heidelberg

Werner Hacke · Heidelberg University

Jeannette Hofmeijer · University of Twente

Éric Vicaut · Hôpital Lariboisière

Katayoun Vahedi · Générale de Santé

Janis Slezins ·

Abstract

The results suggest that the benefit of surgical decompression for space-occupying hemispheric infarction is consistent across a wide range of patients. The benefit of surgery after day 2 and in elderly patients remains uncertain.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Neurology

Volume 78, Issue 2, pp. 208-208

DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2020.3745

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