Background Two randomised trials assessing the effectiveness of decompressive
craniectomy (DC) following traumatic brain injury (TBI) were published in recent years …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major health and socioeconomic problem that affects all
societies. In recent years, patterns of injury have been changing, with more injuries …

近年来的临床研究显示标准外伤大骨瓣手术能使重型颅脑损伤病人死亡率显著下降.
标准外伤大骨瓣暴露范围广, 能清除约95% 单侧幕上急性颅内血肿, 彻底清除坏死组织 …

Object The aim of this study was to assess outcome following decompressive craniectomy
for malignant brain swelling due to closed traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods During a 48 …

Decompressive craniectomy is widely used to treat intracranial hypertension following
traumatic brain injury (TBI). Two randomized trials are currently underway to further evaluate …

• Decompressive procedures, including subtemporal decompression, temporal lobectomy,
and hemispheric decompressive craniectomy, are treatment options for patients with …

To understand the role of imaging in traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is important to appreciate
that TBI encompasses a heterogeneous group of intracranial injuries and includes both …

Object. The authors have routinely performed primary autologous cranioplasty to repair skull
defects after decompressive craniectomy. The high rates of subsequent bone resorption …

Object In recent years, the role of decompressive craniectomy for the treatment of traumatic
brain injury (TBI) in patients with refractory intracranial hypertension has been the subject of …

Bridging the gap between medical and surgical specialties in critical care, Textbook of
Critical Care, 8th Edition, offers a practical, multidisciplinary approach to the effective …