ArticleSurgical neurology international2023
Impact of timing of decompressive craniectomy on outcomes in pediatric traumatic brain injury.
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- Decompressive craniectomy in pediatric patients with traumatic brain injury: an up to date comprehensive review.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2026Pooled it
- Long-term functional outcomes following pediatric decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2026Article
- Pupillomotor Dysfunction and Outcomes After Decompressive Craniectomy in Pediatric Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Timing of decompressive craniectomy and short-term outcomes in pediatric severe traumatic brain injury: a nationwide observational study in Germany.Scientific reports · 2026Observational
- Paediatric traumatic brain injury: clinical presentation, treatment approaches, management strategies, and outcomes. Insights from the CENTER-TBI study.Journal of anesthesia, analgesia and critical care · 2025Article
- Decompressive craniectomy in children: a lifesaving neurosurgical procedure in traumatic cases.Neurosurgical review · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Decompressive craniectomy (DC) can be utilized in the management of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). It remains unclear if timing of DC affects pediatric patient outcomes. Further, the literature is limited in the risk assessment and prevention of complications that can occur post DC. Methods: This is a retrospective review over a 10-year period across two medical centers of patients ages 1 month-18 years who underwent DC for TBI. Patients were stratified as acute (<24 h) and subacute (>24 h) based on timing to DC. Primary outcomes were Glasgow outcome scale (GOS) at discharge and 6-month follow-up as well as complication rates. Results: A total of 47 patients fit the inclusion criteria: 26 (55.3%) were male with a mean age of 7.87 ± 5.87 years. Overall, mortality was 31.9% ( Conclusion: Although patients selected for the early DC had more severe injuries at presentation, there was no difference in outcomes. The optimal timing of DC requires a multifactorial approach considered on a case-by-case basis.
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