Seizures after decompressive hemicraniectomy for ischaemic stroke

Conclusions
In this case series, patients were at high risk of developing seizures after malignant MCA stroke with DHC, especially after cranioplasty. Assuming these findings are replicated, means should be sought to reduce the occurrence of this complication.

Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - June 10, 2014 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Creutzfeldt, C. J., Tirschwell, D. L., Kim, L. J., Schubert, G. B., Longstreth, W. T., Becker, K. J. Tags: Epilepsy and seizures, Stroke Cerebrovascular disease Source Type: research