Decompressive Craniectomy
Indications
Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Associated with Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) (see Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident, [[Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident]])
Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (see Traumatic Brain Injury, [[Traumatic Brain Injury]])
Technique
- Surgical Removal of Portion of Skull to Facilitate a Decrease in Intracranial Pressure
Adverse Effects/Complications
Infectious Adverse Effects/Complications
References