Decompressive craniectomy, which involves expansion of fixed cranial cavity, is used to treat intra-operative brain swelling and post-operative malignant intracranial hypertension. However ...

Decompressive hemicraniectomy with duraplasty ... Smith, Carter, and Ogilvy (2002) report a 15% decrease in ICP with craniectomy and a 70% decrease in ICP after release of the dura.

Dr Didcock said Mr Renfrew underwent a decompression craniectomy - surgery to reduce pressure caused by brain swelling - on 10 June but he died four days later. In a narrative conclusion ...