Decompressive Hemicraniectomy for Malignant Hemispheric Stroke in the Elderly: Comparison of Outcomes between Individuals 61-70 and >70 Years of Age

Conclusions: We suggest that the efficacy of DHC in malignant hemispheric stroke patients between 61 and 70 years of age be further investigated in future randomized trials. By contrast, it appears unlikely that patients >70 years of age would benefit from DHC.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 13, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Joji Inamasu, Takafumi Kaito, Takeya Watabe, Tsukasa Ganaha, Yasuhiro Yamada, Teppei Tanaka, Shuei Imizu, Takuro Hayashi, Motoharu Hayakawa, Yoko Kato, Yuichi Hirose Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research