Decompressive Hemicraniectomy for Malignant Hemispheric Stroke in the Elderly: Comparison of Outcomes between Individuals 61-70 and >70 Years of Age

Early decompressive surgery in malignant infarction of the middle cerebral artery: a pooled analysis of three randomised controlled trials

Katayoun Vahedi, Jeannette Hofmeijer, Eric Jüettler et al. · The Lancet Neurology · 2007 · 1.8K citations

Medicine, Neurosurgery, Surgery +9

Decompressive Surgery for the Treatment of Malignant Infarction of the Middle Cerebral Artery (DESTINY)

Eric Jüttler, Stefan Schwab, Peter Schmiedek et al. · Stroke · 2007 · 870 citations · Full text

Medicine, Neurosurgery, Surgery +10

Sequential-Design, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial of Early Decompressive Craniectomy in Malignant Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction (DECIMAL Trial)

Katayoun Vahedi, Éric Vicaut, Joaquim Matéo et al. · Stroke · 2007 · 860 citations

Medicine, Neurosurgery, Surgery +15

DESTINY II: Decompressive Surgery for the Treatment of Malignant Infarction of the Middle Cerebral Artery II

Eric Jüttler, Julian Bösel, Hemasse Amiri et al. · International Journal of Stroke · 2011 · 148 citations

Medicine, Neurological Surgery, Surgery +8

Does Difference in the Storage Method of Bone Flaps After Decompressive Craniectomy Affect the Incidence of Surgical Site Infection After Cranioplasty? Comparison Between Subcutaneous Pocket and Cryopreservation

Joji Inamasu, Takumi Kuramae, Masashi Nakatsukasa · The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care · 2010 · 90 citations

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