Effect of Decompressive Craniectomy on Perihematomal Edema in Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage


A retrospective evaluation of perihematomal edema- and hematoma volume of patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) who did undergo decompressive craniectomy and patients with ICH who were treated conservatively (best medical treatment).

Fung C, Murek M, Klinger-Gratz PP, Fiechter M, Z”>Graggen WJ, Gautschi OP, et al. (2016) Effect of Decompressive Craniectomy on Perihematomal Edema in Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage. PLoS ONE 11(2): e0149169. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0149169