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Approximately 10% of all patients with middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory cerebral infarction suffer progressive deterioration due to cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure, and brain herniation. In these patients with malignant MCA territory infarction aggressive decompressive craniectomy has been reported to improve overall prognosis.

Age Has a Crucial Effect on Outcome After Hemicraniectomy