Decompressive Craniectomy in Acute Brain Injury – Lifting the lid on Neurosurgical Practice

Abstract

Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is an effective method of controlling rising intracranial pressure (ICP) refractory to medical treatment in a range of conditions: traumatic brain injury in both adults and children, malignant middle cerebral artery infarction and following subarachnoid haemorrhage. Herein, we describe its indications, prognosis, current operative methods and postoperative management.

Keywords

decompressive craniectomy raised intracranial pressure traumatic brain injury stroke subarachnoid haemorrhage

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