A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Wijdicks E y col. Stroke. 2014;45:00-00
"Conclusions: Swollen cerebral and cerebellar infarcts are critical conditions that warrant immediate, specialized neurointensive care and often neurosurgical intervention. Decompressive craniectomy is a necessary option in many patients. Selected patients may benefit greatly from such an approach, and although disabled, they may be functionally independent."
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