Clinical impact of craniectomy on shunt-dependent hydrocephalus after intracerebral hemorrhage: A propensity score-matched analysis.

Shin Heon LeeMyeong Jin KoYoung-Seok LeeJoon ChoYong-Sook Park

Published in: Acta neurochirurgica (2024)

Decompressive craniectomy seems to increase shunt-dependent hydrocephalus among patients undergoing surgical ICH evacuation. The decision to perform a craniectomy for patients with ICH should be carefully individualized while considering the risk of hydrocephalus.

Keyphrases

traumatic brain injury
severe traumatic brain injury
subarachnoid hemorrhage
cerebrospinal fluid
brain injury
patients undergoing
pulmonary artery
pulmonary hypertension
pulmonary arterial hypertension