Craniectomy is typically performed as a life saving measure. Patients who have experienced a severe brain injury that is life threatening may have bleeding around their brain or swelling of their brain so severe that it can lead to brain compression and brain death.
Celebrating Mexican Independence. Although September 16, 1810, marked the beginning of Mexicoâs struggle for independence rather than its ultimate achievement, the anniversary of the Grito de Dolores has been a day of celebration across Mexico since the late 19th century.
Independence: 16 September 1810 (From Spain). National Holidays: 1  Mexican Independence Day, September 16: the day that Miguel Hidalgo delivered El Grito de Dolores, and announced the Mexican revolt against Spanish rule. 2  Flag Day, February 24: honouring the Mexican Flag. 3  Primero de Mayo: May 1: equivalent to the U.S. Labor Day.