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 contribution | Acute surgical treatment of malignant stroke |
|---|---|
| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 178 |
| Issue number | 43 |
| Pages (from-to) | V05160359 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 24 Oct 2016 |
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