ArticleNeurocritical care2020
Long-Term Survival After Decompressive Craniectomy for Malignant Brain Infarction: A 10-Year Nationwide Study.
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Abstract
backgroundDecompressive craniectomy (DC) has been shown to be an effective treatment for malignant cerebral infarction (MCI). There are limited nationwide studies evaluating outcome after craniectomy for MCI.
objectiveTo describe the evolution in DC practices for MCI, long-term survival, and associated prognostic factors.
methodsWe searched the French medico-administrative national database to retrieve patients who underwent DC between 2008 and 2017.
resultsA total of 1841 cases of DC were performed over 10 years in 51 centers. Mean age at procedure was 50.9 years, 18% were above 60 years, and 64.4% were male. There was a significant increase in DC for MCI over the 10 years (p < 0.001), and the annual volume of procedures more than doubled (95/year vs. 243/year). Early survival at one week and one month was 86%,
conclusionOver the past 10 years in France, DC has been increasingly performed for MCI regardless of age. However, in-hospital mortality remains considerable, as about one quarter of patients died within the first weeks. For those who survive beyond 6 months, the risk of death significantly decreases. Early mortality is especially high for comatose patients above 60 years operated in inexperienced centers. Most of those who remain in good functional status tend to undergo a cranioplasty within the year following DC.
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