Role of neurosurgery in the management of stroke.
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The aim of treatment in stroke patients is to prevent further neurologic deterioration and prevent recurrence. Despite all advances in medical treatment, morbidity and mortality in stroke patients is still very high. The other alternative is surgical treatment, which still lacks class 1 evidence. However there is recent reconsideration of this form of treatment and ongoing trials are showing some promising results. In this review the recent advances in surgical treatment of stroke will be discussed along with recommendations from the latest randomized trials.
Javed
Gohar
G
Department of Neurosurgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
Tahir
Muhammad Zubair
MZ
Enam
Syed Ather
SA
D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid; D006801:Humans; D019586:Intracranial Hypertension / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D044583:Neuroendoscopy; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*