Acute Supratentorial Ischemic Stroke: When Surgery Is Mandatory

作者:Ronchetti Gabriele; Panciani Pier Paolo*; Stefini Roberto; Spena Giannantonio; Fontanella Marco Maria
来源:Biomed Research International, 2014, 2014: 624126.
DOI:10.1155/2014/624126

摘要

Acute occlusion of middle cerebral artery (MCA) leads to severe brain swelling and to a malignant, often fatal syndrome. The authors summarize the current knowledge about such a condition and review the main surgical issues involved. Decompressive hemicraniectomy keeps being a valid option in accurately selected patients.

  • 出版日期2014