Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Decompressive Craniectomy

Excision of part of the skull. This procedure is used to treat elevated intracranial pressure that is unresponsive to conventional treatment.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

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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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Craniectomy, Decompressive
  • Decompressive Craniectomies
  • Decompressive Craniotomy
  • Craniotomy, Decompressive
  • Decompressive Craniotomies

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2010

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Previous Indexing

  • Craniotomy (1976-2009)
  • Decompression, Surgical (1996-2009)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E04w.188w.200w
  2. E04w.525.190w.200w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Decompressive Craniectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D056424. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D056424
  2. Decompressive Craniectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decompressive_craniectomy
  3. Decompressive Craniectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1458658