Decompressive Surgery for Massive Hemispheric Infarction
- VernacularTitle:去骨瓣减压术治疗急性大面积脑梗死临床观察
- Author:
Jiayong ZHANG
;
Yang ZHANG
;
Xiaowen ZHAO
;
Yanfang ZHANG
;
Liang LI
;
Shengde BAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral infarction, decompressive surgery, treatment, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2007;13(3):215-217
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To sum up the experience of decompressive surgery for the acute massive hemispheric infarction to determine its beneficial effects.MethodsRetrospectively study 6 patients receiving early decompressive craniotomy because of deterioration after infarction.Results 5 patients survived,4 of them recovered to the good level of daily activity (Barthel index ≥60) one year after rehabilitation.One senile patient died of pulmonary infection.ConclusionThe decompressive surgery is an effective method on the survival and functionary recovery for the patients with deteriorating massive cerebral infarction.
