Background Two randomised trials assessing the effectiveness of decompressive
craniectomy (DC) following traumatic brain injury (TBI) were published in recent years …

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 …

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 …

In the context of traumatic brain injury (TBI), decompressive craniectomy (DC) is used as part
of tiered therapeutic protocols for patients with intracranial hypertension (secondary or …

Background Acute subdural haematomas (ASDH) occur commonly following traumatic brain
injury and may be evacuated by either craniotomy (CR) or decompressive craniectomy (DC) …

Purpose This review describes the evidence base that has helped define the role of
decompressive craniectomy (DC) in the management of patients with traumatic brain injury …

Background Acute subdural hematoma (SDH) is a major cause of morbidity after severe
traumatic brain injury. Surgical evacuation of the hematoma, either via craniotomy or …

Enarrative REVIEW ARTICLE median length of intensive care unit stay was similar in the 2
groups. BEST: TRIP did not test the value of ICP monitoring per se but rather the efficacy of …

Objective The optimal surgical management of acute traumatic subdural hematoma (ASDH)
is controversial; both craniectomy and craniotomy are performed. The purpose of this study …

Several recent global traumatic brain injury (TBI) initiatives rely on practice variation in
diagnostic and treatment methods to answer effectiveness questions. One of these scientific …