Decompressive Hemi-craniectomy Is Not Necessary to Rescue Supratentorial Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients:
Objective: A consensus on decompressive surgery for hypertensive intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) has not been reached. We retrospectively analyzed our single-center experience with ICH. Material and Methods: From January 2004 to August 2009, 65 consecutive
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Abstract Objective: A consensus on decompressive surgery for hypertensive intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) has not been reached. We retrospectively analyzed our single-center experience with ICH. Material and Methods: From January 2004 to August 2009, 65 consecutive supratentorial ICH patients underwent surgery in our institute. Supratentorial ICHs that exhibited a hematoma volume of over 50 mL according to the xyz/2 method were included in this study. We compared a hematoma removal plus decompressive craniectomy group (DC) and a hematoma removal group (HR) with regard to GCS, preoperative hematoma volume, shift from the midline, time from the ictus to surgery, post-surgical hematoma volume, brain swelling, hospitalization periods, and m-RS after 3 months. Statistical analysis was done using the t-test or c2 test, and the odds ratio was calculated. Results: Twentyfive patients participated in this study. The DC group included 5 male patients, and the HR group 20 patients (F/M = 8/12). Mean DC group age was 44.2 years, and 56.8 years for the HR group (p
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