Hemicraniectomy utilisation was determined within this subset. Nationwide estimates of utilisation were calculated for each year. Trends across the years were estimated for various subgroups. Results ...

Placing the patient with a hemicraniectomy on the side without the bone can push intracranial contents inward, increasing ICP. This position also unduly stresses the duraplasty and incision line ...

Objective The risk of seizures after malignant middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarction with decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC) is uncertain. Also unknown is how this complication influences survivors ...

If the CT scan revealed brain swelling, the patient was treated by osmotherapy and mechanically ventilated if necessary. Hemicraniectomy was considered in the event of rapid neurological and ...

Clinical outcome was evaluated at 90 days using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score. Hemicraniectomy after malignant infarction, mortality, and symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage (sICH) were also ...

For example, in patients with a baseline mRS >1, a return to baseline functional status may be an acceptable outcome. Trials studying posterior circulation occlusions and ET17 and decompressive ...

Early initiation of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and acute ischemic stroke is beneficial and safe. Whether prior acute reperfusion therapy ...

Peeters, A ∙ Goffette, P ∙ Dorban, S ∙ et al.

Dr. Anzai is Professor of Radiology at the University of Utah. She completed her Diagnostic Radiology residency and neuroradiology fellowship training at the University of Michigan. In 2000, she moved ...