Decompressive craniectomy (DC)—a surgical procedure that involves removal of part of the
skull to accommodate brain swelling—has been used for many years in the management of …

• Decompressive procedures, including subtemporal decompression, temporal lobectomy,
and hemispheric decompressive craniectomy, are treatment options for patients with …

Object The aim of this study was to assess outcome following decompressive craniectomy
for malignant brain swelling due to closed traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods During a 48 …

Background Decompressive craniectomy is an important method for managing refractory
intracranial hypertension in patients with head injury. We reviewed a large series of patients …

Background High intracranial pressure (ICP) is the most frequent cause of death and
disability after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is usually treated with general …

Decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury:... : Critical Care Medicine
Decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury: Evaluation of the effects at …

Object. Medically intractable intracranial hypertension is a major cause of morbidity and
mortality after severe brain injury. One potential treatment for intracranial hypertension is …

Background: Using decompressive craniectomy as part of the treatment regimen for severe
traumatic brain injury (STBI) has become more common at our Level I trauma center. This …

Background: Cerebral edema is a potentially devastating complication of various acute
neurologic disorders. Its successful treatment may save lives and preserve neurologic …

Background. None of the materials currently used to reconstruct skull defects is fully
satisfactory. Their biological and physical properties are very different to those of natural …