Background Severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a principal cause of neurologic
dysfunction and death in the pediatric population. After medical management, the second …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children and
adolescents. Survivors of severe TBI are more prone to functional deficits, resulting in poorer …

The effect of decompressive craniectomy (DC) on functional outcomes and mortality in
children after severe head trauma is strongly debated. The lack of high-quality evidence …

Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a high economic and social impact on the
family dynamics, particularly among children. High-quality and comprehensive …

Purpose Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death and disability in
children. Medical therapy remains limited, and decompressive craniectomy (DC) is an …

Light is an electromagnetic radiation that has visible and invisible wavelength spectrums.
Visible light can only be detected by the eyes through the optic pathways. With the presence …

Introduction The role of decompressive craniectomy (DC) is as a rescue therapy for the
treatment of intracranial hypertension. The indications for the DC are variable. Methods The …

Background Data on the incidence, prevalence and mortality of pediatric traumatic brain
injuries (TBIs) in developing countries are not readily available or do not exist. Aim The aim …

Background: Decompressive craniectomy (DC) can be utilized in the management of severe
traumatic brain injury (TBI). It remains unclear if timing of DC affects pediatric patient …

There are a number of challenges in the management of acute traumatic brain injuries in
children. Beyond their relatively broad age range, which spans neonates to late …