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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Decompressive Craniectomy
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Craniectomía Descompresiva
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Craniectomia Descompressiva
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Synonyms English:
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Craniectomy, Decompressive
Craniotomy, Decompressive
Decompressive Craniectomies
Decompressive Craniotomies
Decompressive Craniotomy
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Tree Number:
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E04.188.200
E04.525.190.200
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Definition English:
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Excision of part of the skull. This procedure is used to treat elevated intracranial pressure that is unresponsive to conventional treatment. |
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History Note English:
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2010
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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53699
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Unique Identifier:
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D056424
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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