Craniectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke. (1st February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Agarwalla, Pankaj K.; Stapleton, Christopher J.; Ogilvy, Christopher S.
• Is Part Of: Neurosurgery. Volume 74(2014)Supplement 1
• Page Start: S151
• Page End: S162
• Publication Date: 2014-02-01
• Subjects: Decompressive craniectomy -- Edema -- Ischemic stroke -- Suboccipital decompression; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.48005
• DOI: 10.1227/NEU.0000000000000226
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0148-396X

Abstract

Abstract: Anterior and posterior circulation acute ischemic stroke carries significant morbidity and mortality as a result of malignant cerebral edema. Decompressive craniectomy has evolved as a viable neurosurgical intervention in the armamentarium of treatment options for this life-threatening edema. In this review, we highlight the history of craniectomy for stroke and discuss recent data relevant to its efficacy in modern neurosurgical practice.