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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) poses significant risks due to potential complications like brain swelling, infarction, and rebleeding.
  • Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is a surgical procedure used to reduce intracranial pressure in severe neurological conditions.
  • The efficacy of DC in SAH patients with various underlying pathologies requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the outcomes of decompressive craniectomy (DC) in a large cohort of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients.
  • To evaluate the impact of different underlying pathologies (bleeding, infarction, brain swelling) on DC effectiveness.
  • To identify factors influencing favorable outcomes after DC in SAH.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 939 subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients, with 79 undergoing decompressive craniectomy (DC).
  • Patients were stratified based on the indication for DC: primary or secondary brain swelling, with or without additional factors like hematoma, rebleeding, or infarcts.
  • Outcomes were assessed using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 6 months, with scores 0-3 considered favorable.

Main Results:

  • Patients undergoing DC had a significantly higher rate of poor clinical grade on admission compared to those who did not (77.2% vs 34%).
  • A favorable outcome (mRS 0-3) was achieved in 26.6% of patients who underwent DC.
  • No significant difference in favorable outcomes was observed between primary and secondary DC, or based on the specific underlying indication (brain swelling, bleeding, infarction).
  • Multivariate analysis identified acute hydrocephalus and clinical signs of herniation as predictors of unfavorable outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Decompressive craniectomy (DC) may be warranted for subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients, irrespective of the underlying etiology or initial clinical grade.
  • The timing of DC, particularly the interval from intractable intracranial pressure onset, appears critical for achieving favorable outcomes.
  • Early intervention, even in later stages of SAH, may improve patient prognosis.