Decompressive craniectomy in traumatic brain injury: Quo Vadis?
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https://doi.org/10.25305/unj.46593Keywords:
neurotrauma, traumatic brain injury, decompressive craniectomyAbstract
Intracranial hypertension is the leading cause of mortality in patients with cranial injury. Currently the traumatic brain injury is a public health problem worldwide. Decompressive craniectomy emerges as a treatment strategy for patients with refractory intracranial hypertension. The completed surgery requires careful surgical technique and exquisite. We present a review of the literature about the technique.
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