Can J Neurol Sci
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Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DH) has been shown to reduce mortality in patients with malignant middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory infarction. However, many patients survive with moderate-to-severe disability and controversy exists as to whether this should be considered good outcome. To answer this question, we assessed the quality of life (QoL) of patients after DH for malignant MCA territory infarction in our milieu. ⋯ Most patients report satisfactory QoL despite significant disability even in the face of moderate-to-severe disability and dominant-hemsiphere stroke. Dominant-hemisphere malignant MCA territory infarction should not be considered a contraindication to DH.
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A death knell for codeine for acute pain after craniotomy?