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December 2, 2025Asian Journal of NeurosurgeryOpen Access

To Do or Not to Do: Decompressive Craniectomy for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

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Decompressive craniectomy significantly reduces mortality in severe traumatic brain injury, yet may result in long-term neurological damage.
A comprehensive review of literature shows that cost-effectiveness varies based on patient age and neurological status, influencing treatment decisions.
Assessment of prognostic models like IMPACT helps in predicting outcomes but comes with inherent limitations due to prognostic uncertainty.
The ethical dimensions surrounding decompressive craniectomy highlight the need for informed shared decision-making amid complex clinical scenarios.

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Review reveals decompressive craniectomy impacts mortality and long-term functional outcomes in severe TBI, suggesting ethical complexity in decision-making.

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Vafa Rahimi‐Movaghar (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692e3da16c9b3ab28c187d1a https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1813220

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Review reveals decompressive craniectomy impacts mortality and long-term functional outcomes in severe TBI, suggesting ethical complexity in decision-making.

To Do or Not to Do: Decompressive Craniectomy for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

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To Do or Not to Do: Decompressive Craniectomy for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

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