Rate of Infarct-Edema Growth on CT Predicts Need for Surgical Intervention and Clinical Outcome in Patients with Cerebellar Infarction.

Yan WangMichael M BinkleyMin QiaoAmanda PardonSalah KeyrouzRajat DharAndria L Ford

Published in: Neurocritical care (2021)

Early infarct-edema growth rate, measured via ABC/2, is a promising biomarker for identifying the need for surgical intervention in patients with acute cerebellar infarction. Additionally, it may be used to facilitate discussions regarding patient prognosis.

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