Decompressive craniectomy for malignant middle cerebral artery infarction in a 16-year old boy: a case report

ConclusionsThis case highlights the preponderance of cryptogenic stroke in younger patients and its etiological elusiveness. It further demonstrates that age is predictive in terms of survival and functional outcome in the context of malignant middle cerebral artery infarction.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research