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Decompressive Craniectomy in Traumatic Brain Injury
Patients with traumatic brain injury may develop raised intracranial pressure refractory to conventional measures. Unrelieved intracranial...
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Clinical impact of craniectomy on shunt-dependent hydrocephalus after intracerebral hemorrhage: A propensity score-matched analysis
PurposeA consensus on decompressive craniectomy for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has not yet been established. We aimed to investigate the...
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Surgical strategies in acute subdural hematoma: a meta-analysis of decompressive craniectomy vs. craniotomy
ObjectiveAcute subdural hematoma (ASDH) stands as a significant contributor to morbidity after severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The primary...
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A review on decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury: the mainstay method for neurotrauma patients
Raised intracranial pressure is common leading cause of mortality in patients suffering from a traumatic craniocerebral injury. Currently, head...
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Long-term results of minimally invasive strip craniectomy without helmet therapy for scaphocephaly – a single-centre experience
Scaphocephaly is the most common type of craniosynostosis and various surgical techniques are used for treatment. Due to late postoperative changes...
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Decompressive craniectomy in children: indications and outcome from a tertiary centre
IntroductionThe role of decompressive craniectomy (DC) is as a rescue therapy for the treatment of intracranial hypertension. The indications for the...
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Delayed recovery from severe refractory intracranial hypertension due to expansion of skin and pericranium stretch after decompressive craniectomy
PurposeDecompressive craniectomy immediately reduces intracranial pressure by increasing space to accommodate brain volumes. Any delay in reduction...
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A ten-year retrospective analysis of decompressive craniectomy or craniotomy after severe brain injury and its implications for donation after brain death
Craniotomy or decompressive craniectomy are among the therapeutic options to prevent or treat secondary damage after severe brain injury. The choice...
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Decompressive Craniectomy
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant cause of preventable morbidity and mortality, requiring timely diagnosis and intervention. The...
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A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis study in comparing decompressive craniectomy versus craniotomy in patients with acute subdural hematoma
There are two controversial surgery methods which are traditionally used: craniotomy and decompressive craniectomy. The aim of this study was to...
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Improving medical students recognizing surgery of glioblastoma removal/decompressive craniectomy via physical lifelike brain simulator training
BackgroundThis study aims to investigate the benefits of employing a Physical Lifelike Brain (PLB) simulator for training medical students in...
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Simulation of Craniectomy Size in Decompressive Craniectomy for Ischaemic Stroke
Decompressive Craniectomy (DC) surgery is recommended to treat patients who suffered from large ischaemic cerebral infarction. Although DC surgery...
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Craniectomy size and decompression of the temporal base using the altered posterior question-mark incision for decompressive hemicraniectomy
The altered posterior question-mark incision for decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC) was proposed to reduce the risk of intraoperative injury of the...
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Comparative study between the outcome of decompressive craniotomy versus craniectomy in the management of acute subdural hematoma
BackgroundAcute Subdural hematoma is a very crucial entity in traumatic brain injury, presented with disabling morbid complications and a high...
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Functional outcome after late cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy: a single-center retrospective study
ObjectiveThe best time for cranioplasty (CP) after decompressive craniectomy (DC) is controversial, and there are no authoritative guidelines yet....
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Analysis of craniectomy bone flaps stored in a neurosurgical cryopreservation freezer: microorganism culture results and reimplantation rates
BackgroundCryopreservation of bone flaps after decompressive craniectomies is a common practice. A frequent complication after bone flap...
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Functional outcome and mortality prediction after decompressive craniectomy in patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarction
BackgroundAlthough it is well known that performing decompressive craniectomy (DC) in cases of swollen middle cerebral artery infarction (SMCAI)...
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Effectiveness of hinge craniotomy as an alternative to decompressive craniectomy for acute subdural hematoma
BackgroundAcute subdural hematoma (ASDH) is a life-threatening condition, and hematoma removal is necessary as a lifesaving procedure when the...
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Long-term survival after primary decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury: an observational study from 1 to 17 years
Primary decompressive craniectomy (DC) is carried out to prevent intracranial hypertension after removal of mass lesions resulting from traumatic...
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Patient-specific 3D-printed helmet for post-craniectomy defect – a case report
BackgroundPatients who undergo decompressive craniectomy (DC) are often fitted with a helmet that protects the craniectomy site from injury during...
