Comparison of the effects of stepwise intracranial decompression and decompressive craniectomy in the treatment of severe traumatic brain injury: A randomized controlled trial
Chunbo Liu,
Geng Jia,
Ruhong Wu
et al.
Abstract:Background:
To compare the effects of stepwise intracranial decompression (SID) and decompressive craniectomy (DC) on severe traumatic brain injury.
Methods:
This prospective randomized study was conducted at The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University. Ninety two patients were divided into 2 groups according to the random number table method. The study group received SID, whereas the control group received DC. The surgical time and intraoperati… Show more
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