Vajpeyee, AtulabhMal, NarendraKhan, RamakantVajpeyee, Manisha2019-11-162019-11-162018-01Vajpeyee Atulabh, Mal Narendra, Khan Ramakant, Vajpeyee Manisha. Decompressive Hemicraniectomy Versus Medical Management in Cerebral Venous Thrombosis with Signs of Raised Intracranial Pressure. International Archives of BioMedical and Clinical Research. 2018 Jan-Mar; 4(1): 170-1732454-98942454-9886http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/184273Background: Mass effect is the major cause of death in cortical venous sinus thrombosis and there is no clear cut the role of decompressive hemicraniectomy. Aims: To study the outcome of patients with large venous infarct and acutely increased intracranial pressure subjected to either conservative treatment or decompressive surgery. Materials & Methods: 20 consecutive patients admitted with moderate to large venous infarct were examined for features of raised intracranial pressure (ICP) . Cranial CT and or MRI and CT venogram or MR venogram and or cerebral DSA were examined for site of Sino venous occlusion. Results: There were 20 patients with 10 each in conservatively and surgically treated group. Cranial CT/MRI head revealed large venous infarct with midline shift and mass effect in all patients. Overall 15 of 16 survivors had good outcome at 3 months without any significant residual deficit irrespective of mode of treatment used. There is no statistical difference between medical and surgical groups in mRS 1 month, 3 months and death with p value 0.651, 0.185 and 0.474 respectively. Conclusion: Patient with large venous infarct with signs of raised intracranial pressure carries good overall outcome with timely care irrespective of conservative or surgical management.Cerebral Venous ThrombosisRaised Intracranial PressureDecompressive Hemicraniectomy.Journal ArticleIndiaConsultant Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery; Pacific Medical College & Hospital, UdaipurConsultant Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery; Pacific Medical College & Hospital, UdaipurConsultant Neuro Intensivist, Department of Neuro Anesthesia Pacific Medical College & Hospital, UdaipurDirector Scientific Research, Pacific Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur