Initial Conservative Management of Severe Hemispheric Stroke Reduces Decompressive Craniectomy Rates

Conclusions Delayed DC for hemispheric stroke patients managed under protocol in the neurocritical care unit is a safe alternative to early, prophylactic DC for adults with severe hemispheric stroke. This strategy reduced DC rates by 60 % without an excess of death or survival with severe disabilities.
Source: Neurocritical Care - Category: Neurology Source Type: research