Role of Decompressive Craniectomy in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury - A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious medical condition that often leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is now widely recognized as a primary or secondary treatment option for managing intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with severe TBI. However, there is a lack of clarity in reviews regarding the impact of DC on TBI outcomes.

Objectives

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of DC in terms of overall mortality and long-term prognosis among patients with TBI.

Materials and methods

We conducted a systematic search of four common databases to include all parallel-arm randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We selected studies that reported outcomes for TBI cases, with DC as a treatment option. The o

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10789412 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature