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The mortality rate of TBI currently remains as high as 30 %. To properly understand and apply minimally invasive TBI surgery is of great importance. Our present study encapsulates the foundation for decompressive craniectomy (DC) in diffuse, non-penetrating TBI, with the effects and complications of craniectomy in TBI. We introduced the information following: 1. why choose DC for TBI patients (including surgical technique); 2.outcomes after DC in TBI; 3. complications of DC. DC can save lives for patients with severe TBI, but many questions still remain for its application, and the outcome is highly related to the severity of the initial TBI. DC is a potential therapeutic option in a variety of situations, and neurosur-geons should be aware of all the complications of DC.
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Liu, B., Mao, X. (2017). The Normalization and Promotion of Large Craniotomy Treatment for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. In: Fu, X., Liu, L. (eds) Advanced Trauma and Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2425-2_4
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