Conference
Effects of decompressive craniectomy on functional outcomes and death in poor-grade aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Patients with poor-grade aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) (World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Grade IV or V) are often considered for decompressive craniectomy (DC) as a rescue therapy for refractory intracranial hypertension. The authors performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the impact of DC on functional outcome and death in patients after poor-grade aSAH. METHODS A systematic review and …
Authors
Alotaibi NM; Elkarim GA; Samuel N; Ayling OGS; Guha D; Fallah A; Aldakkan A; Jaja BNR; de Oliveira Manoel AL; Ibrahim GM
Volume
127
Pagination
pp. 1315-1325
Publisher
Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG)
Publication Date
12 2017
DOI
10.3171/2016.9.jns161383
Conference proceedings
Journal of Neurosurgery
Issue
6
ISSN
0022-3085