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June 1, 2026Neurosurgical ReviewOpen Access

Bilateral decompressive craniectomy in pediatric patients: A systematic review

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Evaluate the role and outcomes of bilateral decompressive craniectomy in pediatric patients with refractory intracranial pressure.
Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines
Search of databases including PubMed and Embase for studies in pediatric populations
Qualitative synthesis of data on demographics, timing, mortality, complications, and outcomes from eligible studies.
Evidence from five studies found heterogeneous results regarding technique and outcomes.
Early decompression linked to reduced ICP and favorable outcomes in limited reports.
Study outcomes varied significantly, preventing definitive conclusions on efficacy or optimal approaches.

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Systematic review examines outcomes of bilateral decompressive craniectomy in pediatric patients with refractory intracranial hypertension, suggesting further research is necessary.

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Levin-Carrion et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d226d02fbce9130638334 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10143-026-04335-5

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Systematic review examines outcomes of bilateral decompressive craniectomy in pediatric patients with refractory intracranial hypertension, suggesting further research is necessary.

Bilateral decompressive craniectomy in pediatric patients: A systematic review

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