The role of neurosurgery in the management of posterior fossa stroke.
With appropriate treatment, most patients with a posterior fossa stroke make a good recovery. The majority of patients do not require surgery. A strategy based upon clear guidelines for early surgical treatment can reduce potentially avoidable mortality and morbidity without exposing other patients to the risk of operative complications from unnecessary intervention.
Mathew
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Department of Neurosurgery, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow.
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D002526:Cerebellar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D003388:Cranial Fossa, Posterior; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans