Malignant brain oedema treated in a complex and effective way – case reports

Klaudyna Kojder, Bartosz Limanówka

Abstract


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Malignant ischaemic stroke is a rapidly progressing cerebral oedema following stroke, which is most commonly associated with poor prognosis.

Case reports: We present two case reports of patients aged 27 and 64 who were successfully treated for malignant ischaemic stroke caused by different primary issues. The patients were treated in a complex way, including craniectomy and intensive care methods. Treatment outcomes differed in both patients concerning survival time, but at the end of treatment both patients remained conscious, and communicated by gestures.

Conclusions: Regardless of the aetiology of malignant brain oedema, the treatment should be personalized and based on the cooperation of multi-specialist teams. The methods of treatment used for malignant stroke are discussed.


Keywords


malignant brain oedema; ischaemic stroke; traumatic brain injury

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