Factors associated with favourable outcome in large hemispheric infarctions

Factors associated with favourable outcome in large hemispheric infarctions

Abstract Background Large hemispheric infarction (LHI) is a devastating condition with high mortality and poor functional outcome in most conservatively treated patients. The purpose of this study was to explore factors associated with favorable outcome in patients with LHI. Methods We prospectively...

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Main Authors: Jie Li, Ping Zhang, Simiao Wu, Xingyang Yi, Chun Wang, Ming Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Large hemispheric infarction
Brain edema
Decompressive hemicraniectomy
Complication
Favorable outcome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-018-1148-7

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