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  • Title: [Acute surgical treatment of malignant stroke].
    Author: Lilja-Cyron A, Eskesen V, Hansen K, Kondziella D, Kelsen J.
    Journal: Ugeskr Laeger; 2016 Oct 24; 178(43):. PubMed ID: 27808032.
    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.
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