Decompressive Hemicraniectomy and Favorable Outcome in a Pediatric Patient with Malignant Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction
We report a rare case of middle cerebral artery (MCA) stroke in a teenage girl with initial improvement, followed by progression to malignant MCA infarction, requiring an urgent decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC). Additionally, we report improvement in all areas, including language, comprehension,...
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Main Authors: | Ricardo Barrientos (Author), Carlos Sisniega (Author), Samanta Catueno (Author), Robin Hougen (Author), Ashley Hanna (Author), Utpal Bhalala (Author) |
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Hindawi Limited,
2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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