Abstract
Malignant stroke is an intracranial herniation syndrome caused by cerebral oedema after a large hemispheric or cerebellar stroke. Malignant middle cerebral artery infarction is a devastating disease with a mortality around 80% despite intensive medical treatment. Decompressive craniectomy reduces mortality and improves functional outcome - especially in younger patients (age ≤ 60 years). Decompression of the posterior fossa is a life-saving procedure in patients with malignant cerebellar infarctions and often leads to good neurological outcome.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Acute surgical treatment of malignant stroke |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V05160359 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 179 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 41-45 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 1 jan. 2017 |