| Use of decompressive craniectomy after severe head trauma. | |
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PMID: 11957449 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ten percent of head injuries quality as "severe," requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. This level I trauma center uses an aggressive approach to treatment of severe head injuries and, when indicated, intervenes with decompressive craniectomy. This article explains decompressive craniectomy, including indications, procedures, and protocols. The case studies presented highlight two patients with profound head injuries. Additionally, cranioplasty replacement of autograft flap is explained and discussed. |
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Authors:
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J Wick; J Wade; D Rohrer; O O'Neill |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AORN journal Volume: 69 ISSN: 0001-2092 ISO Abbreviation: AORN J Publication Date: 1999 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-04-17 Completed Date: 2002-06-20 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372403 Medline TA: AORN J Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 517-25, 527, 529 Citation Subset: IM; N |
Affiliation:
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Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center, Portland, Ore., USA. |
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Adolescent Adult Craniocerebral Trauma / classification, surgery* Decompression, Surgical* / methods Humans Male Perioperative Nursing / methods* Severity of Illness Index Skull / surgery*, transplantation Surgical Flaps* Texas |
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