{"id":"f69cbad7-2209-4409-954a-47a1c05c6be5","slug":"decompressive-craniotomy-for-malignant-middle-cerebral-artery-infarction-the-quest-for-an-african-perspective","title":"Decompressive craniotomy for malignant middle cerebral artery infarction: The quest for an African perspective","authors":["Dinesh Naidoo"],"abstract":"Background: Although associated with controversy, decompressive craniotomy (DC) for malignant middle cerebral artery infarction (MMCAI) is an unequivocally lifesaving intervention. DC for MMCAI is rarely performed in lower- to middle-income countries. Methods: A systemic review was performed in attempt to determine the rates of utilization and outcomes of DC on the African continent. Results: Only two African studies describing DC for MMCAI were found. Conclusion: DC for MMCAI is rarely performed and/or reported on the African continent. The African perspective for this needs to be urgently broadened.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/f69cbad7-2209-4409-954a-47a1c05c6be5/featured/hero-1781562471893.png","publishDate":"2021-05-03T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_303_2021","categories":["General Neurosurgery","Review Article"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/f69cbad7-2209-4409-954a-47a1c05c6be5/pdf"}