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Long-Term Outcome and Quality of Life After Craniectomy in Speech-Dominant Swollen Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction

Authors: Jarle Sundseth, Antje Sundseth, Bente Thommessen, Lars G. Johnsen, Marianne Altmann, Wilhelm Sorteberg, Karl-Fredrik Lindegaard, Jon Berg-Johnsen

Published in: Neurocritical Care | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Background

Decompressive craniectomy in malignant middle cerebral artery infarction (MMCAI) reduces mortality. Whether speech-dominant side infarction results in less favorable outcome is unclear. This study compared functional outcome, quality of life, and mental health among patients with speech-dominant and non-dominant side infarction.

Methods

All patients undergoing decompressive craniectomy for MMCAI were included. Demographics, side of infarction, and speech-dominant hemisphere were recorded. Outcome at follow-up was assessed by global functioning (modified Rankin Scale score), neurological impairment (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score), dependency (Barthel Index), anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale), and quality of life (Short Form-36).

Results

Twenty-nine out of 45 patients (mean age ± SD, 48.1 ± 11.6 years; 58 % male) were alive at follow-up, and 26 were eligible for analysis [follow-up, median (interquartile range): 66 months (32–93)]. The speech-dominant hemisphere was affected in 13 patients. Outcome for patients with speech-dominant and non-dominant side MMCAI was similar regarding neurological impairment (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, mean ± SD: 10.3 ± 7.0 vs. 8.9 ± 2.7, respectively; p = 0.51), global functioning [modified Rankin Scale score, median (IQR): 3.0 [2–4] vs. 4.0 [3–4]; p = 0.34], dependence (Barthel Index, mean ± SD: 16.2 ± 5.0 vs. 13.1 ± 4.8; p = 0.12), and anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale, mean ± SD: anxiety, 5.0 ± 4.5 vs. 7.3 ± 5.8; p = 0.30; depression, 5.0 ± 5.2 vs. 5.9 ± 3.9; p = 0.62). The mean quality of life scores (Short Form-36) were not significantly different between the groups.

Conclusions

There was no statistical or clinical difference in functional outcome and quality of life in patients with speech-dominant compared to non-dominant side infarction. The side affected should not influence suitability for decompressive craniectomy.

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Title: Long-Term Outcome and Quality of Life After Craniectomy in Speech-Dominant Swollen Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction
Authors: Jarle Sundseth
Antje Sundseth
Bente Thommessen
Lars G. Johnsen
Marianne Altmann
Wilhelm Sorteberg
Karl-Fredrik Lindegaard
Jon Berg-Johnsen
Publication date: 01-02-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Neurocritical Care / Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 1541-6933
Electronic ISSN: 1556-0961
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-014-0056-y

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Long-Term Outcome and Quality of Life After Craniectomy in Speech-Dominant Swollen Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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