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Recovery from Aphasia After Hemicraniectomy for Infarction of the Speech-Dominant Hemisphere
Stroke 36:825-829, Kastrau,F.,et al, 2005
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Article Abstract
A significant improvement of aphasic symptoms can be observed in a preselected group of patients after a massive stroke of the speech-dominant hemisphere treated by consecutive hemicraniectomy. Therefore, decompressive surgery can be considered for the treatment of this kind of stroke.
 
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