Stroke - decompressive hemicraniectomy surgery in people under 60: NICE patient decision aid (16 April 2019)

Summary

This patient decision aid from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) aims to help family members and carers of severe stroke patients under 60 understand the risks and benefits of decompressive hemicraniectomy, so that they can make an informed decision about treatment.

Content

The patient decision aid includes:

• a description of decompressive hemicraniectomy.
• a description of the pros and cons of the surgical procedure.
• an illustration of the chance of death and disability one year after the stroke with and without the procedure.