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Fig. 2

From: Decompressive craniectomy for acute ischemic stroke

Fig. 2

Decompressive hemicraniectomy for malignant ischemic stroke. Axial CT scan before surgery (a), demonstrating a demarcated right-sided MCA infarct (highlighted in red) with hemorrhagic transformation (black arrow) and midline shift to the left side (red line). Axial CT scan after surgery (b), showing the craniectomy defect (highlighted in green) with decompressed lateral ventricle (highlighted in blue) and reversal of midline shift (green line)

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