Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major medical and socio-economic problem, and is the
leading cause of death in children and young adults. The critical care management of …

Decompressive craniectomy (DC) has been used for many years in the management of
patients with elevated intracranial pressure and cerebral edema. Ongoing clinical trials are …

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 …

Background High intracranial pressure (ICP) is the most frequent cause of death and
disability after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is usually treated with general …

Objective: To evaluate the role of 23.4% saline in the management of transtentorial
herniation (TTH) in patients with supratentorial lesions. Methods: Consecutive patients with …

Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the major causes of death in younger age
groups. In Umeå, Sweden, an intracranial pressure (ICP) targeted therapy protocol, the Lund …

Background: The appropriate timing of cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy for
trauma is unknown. Potential benefits of delayed intervention (> 6 weeks) for reducing the …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health concern and a major cause of death
and disability worldwide. Each year, an estimated 1.7 million Americans sustain TBI of …

Object Decompressive craniectomy mandates subsequent cranioplasty. Complications of
cranioplasty may be independent of the initial craniectomy, or they may be contingent upon …