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Decompressive Craniectomy in Diffuse Traumatic Brain Injury
NJM 364:1493-1502, Cooper, D.J.,et al, 2011
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Article Abstract
In adults with severe diffuse traumatic brain injury and refractory intracranial hypertension, early bifrontotemporoparietal decompressive craniectomy decreased intracranial pressure and the length of stay in the ICU but was associated with more unfavorable outcomes.
 
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