Decompressive hemicraniectomy for ischemic stroke in the pediatric population
Omay SB, Carrión-Grant GM, Kuzmik GA, Fu M, Grant R, Schindler JL, Diluna ML, Duncan CC, Bulsara KR. Decompressive hemicraniectomy for ischemic stroke in the pediatric population. Neurosurgical Review 2012, 36: 21-25. PMID: 22886322, DOI: 10.1007/s10143-012-0411-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDecompressive hemicraniectomyPediatric populationAdult patientsSpace-occupying hemispheric infarctionMaximal medical therapyMalignant strokeHemispheric infarctionIschemic strokeSymptom onsetMedical therapyPediatric patientsPoor prognosisTreatment optionsPediatric literatureFatality ratePatientsAdult populationPediatric interventionsPositive outcomesOptimal timingHemicraniectomyReasonable outcomesOutcomesStrokeCurrent literature