Stroke is an important cause of neurological morbidity in children; most survivors have
permanent neurological deficits that affect the remainder of their life. Stroke in childhood, the …

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 …

Stroke in children carries lasting morbidity. Once recognized, it is important to evaluate and
treat children with acute stroke efficiently and accurately. All children should receive …

Malignant stroke occurs in a subgroup of patients suffering from ischemic cerebral infarction
and is characterized by neurological deterioration due to progressive edema, raised …

Stroke is among the top 10 causes of death in children and survivors carry resulting
disabilities for decades, at substantial cost to themselves and their families. Children are not …

Background: Pediatric calvarial reconstruction is challenging because of the unique
anatomical and growth considerations in this population. Comparative studies evaluating …

Anterior and posterior circulation acute ischemic stroke carries significant morbidity and
mortality as a result of malignant cerebral edema. Decompressive craniectomy has evolved …

Opinion statement Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide (Go et al.
Circulation 129: e28–292, 2014) and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Compared …

Opinion statement Children who present with acute neurological symptoms suggestive of a
stroke need immediate clinical assessment and urgent neuroimaging to confirm diagnosis …

A pediatric version of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale has been validated for
use by pediatric neurologists for use in children age 2 years and older. 16, 17 Emergency …