title: Early decompressive hemicraniectomy following malignant ischemic stroke: the crucial role of timing.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Neurological Institute, Columbia University Medical Center, Milstein Hospital Building, 177 Fort Washington Avenue, MHB-8-300 Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vibbert
authors.forename: Stephan A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Mayer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D020520:Brain Infarction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods*; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology*; D015600:Glasgow Coma Scale; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult