We read with interest the article “Measurement of bone flap surface area and midline shift to predict overall survival after decompressive craniectomy ”. 1 Decompressive craniectomy is associated with multitude of therapeutic effects including enlargement of the intracranial volume , re-opening up of perimesencephalic cisterns, improvement of cerebral compliance, increase in cerebral blood flow and cerebral perfusion, improvement of cerebrovascular regulation and reduction in midline shift, and intracranial pressure . However, outcome of decompressive craniectomy depends on various factors i.e. age of patient, primary intracranial pathology, size of decompressive craniectomy, preoperative midline shift, preoperative rise in intracranial pressure level, co-morbid illness, neurological status, mass effect and still controversy exists regarding size of decompressive craniectomy, optimal patient group, timings and surgical technique.
In reply to "Ways to improve outcome of decompressive craniectomy: judicious utilization of microneurosurgical technique adjuncts" / Missori, P; Morselli, C; Domenicucci, M; Peschillo, S.. - In: WORLD NEUROSURGERY. - ISSN 1878-8750. - STAMPA. - 101:(2017), pp. 779-780. [10.1016/j.wneu.2017.01.130]
In reply to "Ways to improve outcome of decompressive craniectomy: judicious utilization of microneurosurgical technique adjuncts"
Missori PWriting – Review & Editing
;Morselli CMembro del Collaboration Group
;Domenicucci MMembro del Collaboration Group
;Peschillo S.Membro del Collaboration Group
2017
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We read with interest the article “Measurement of bone flap surface area and midline shift to predict overall survival after decompressive craniectomy ”. 1 Decompressive craniectomy is associated with multitude of therapeutic effects including enlargement of the intracranial volume , re-opening up of perimesencephalic cisterns, improvement of cerebral compliance, increase in cerebral blood flow and cerebral perfusion, improvement of cerebrovascular regulation and reduction in midline shift, and intracranial pressure . However, outcome of decompressive craniectomy depends on various factors i.e. age of patient, primary intracranial pathology, size of decompressive craniectomy, preoperative midline shift, preoperative rise in intracranial pressure level, co-morbid illness, neurological status, mass effect and still controversy exists regarding size of decompressive craniectomy, optimal patient group, timings and surgical technique.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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