Factors affecting the outcome of decompressive craniectomy for large hemispheric infarctions: a prospective cohort study

KILINCER C., Asil T., UTKU U., HAMAMCIOGLU M., TURGUT N., HICDONMEZ T., ...More

ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA, vol.147, no.6, pp.587-594, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 147 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00701-005-0493-7
  • Journal Name: ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.587-594
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background. Although surgical decompression of large hemispheric infarction is often a life-saving procedure, many patients remain functionally dependent. The aims of this study were to identify specific factors that can be used to predict functional outcome, thus establish predictive criteria to reduce poor surgical results.