What is the best description of the anticipated outcome following a hemicraniectomy for malignant ischemic stroke?
A. A hemicraniectomy can potentially be a life-saving intervention and will improve neurologic recovery Wrong Choice!
B. A hemicraniectomy can potentially be a life-saving intervention but will not improve neurologic recovery Correct Choice
C. Because the ischemic stroke is on the dominate hemisphere, hemicraniectomy should be completed as there is a higher chance of recovery Wrong Choice!
D. Hemicraniectomy without durotomy is preferred as there is a lower risk of infection as compared to hemicraniectomy with durotomy Wrong Choice!
Answer:B
What is the best description of the anticipated outcome following a hemicraniectomy for malignant ischemic stroke?
A. A hemicraniectomy can potentially be a life-saving intervention and will improve neurologic recovery Wrong Choice! B. A hemicraniectomy can potentially be a life-saving intervention but will not improve neurologic recovery Correct Choice C. Because the ischemic stroke is on the dominate hemisphere, hemicraniectomy should be completed as there is a higher chance of recovery Wrong Choice! D. Hemicraniectomy without durotomy is preferred as there is a lower risk of infection as compared to hemicraniectomy with durotomy Wrong Choice!