Title
Decompressive Craniectomy for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review
Publication Date
2016
Journal Title
World Neurosurg
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Systematic review of the literature to evaluate the role of decompressive craniectomy (DC) after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), comparing the first major randomized clinical trial on this topic (DECRA) with subsequent literature. METHODS: A systematic literature search was performed from 2011 to 2015. Citations were selected using the following inclusion criteria: closed severe TBI and DC. Exclusion criteria included most patients5. CONCLUSIONS: Our study underscores the importance of continued international prospective data collection for assessing types of surgical interventions in addition to DC and their timing in patients who have severe TBI. In addition, in geographic areas with limited access to advanced medical treatment for severe TBI, DC is of benefit when performed5.
Volume Number
88
Pages
411-20
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2016/01/07
Status
Faculty, Northwell Researcher
Facility
School of Medicine; Northwell Health
Primary Department
Neurosurgery
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.wneu.2015.12.044