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Akut kirurgisk behandling ved malignt cerebralt infarkt

Translated title of the contribution: Acute surgical treatment of malignant stroke

Abstract

Malignant stroke is an intracranial herniation syndrome caused by cerebral oedema after a large hemispheric or cerebellar stroke. Malignant middle cerebral artery infarction is a devastating disease with a mortality around 80% despite intensive medical treatment. Decompressive craniectomy reduces mortality and improves functional outcome - especially in younger patients (age ≤ 60 years). Decompression of the posterior fossa is a life-saving procedure in patients with malignant cerebellar infarctions and often leads to good neurological outcome.

Translated title of the contributionAcute surgical treatment of malignant stroke
Original languageDanish
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume178
Issue number43
Pages (from-to)V05160359
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 24 Oct 2016

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