Abem Practice Test & Exam Prep

Question Number 5


A 48-year-old with a complete MCA territory infarct develops worsening obtundation and 6 mm of midline shift on CT at hour 36. Which intervention has demonstrated mortality benefit per pooled DESTINY/DECIMAL/HAMLET data?
✔ Correct Answer:
Decompressive hemicraniectomy within 48-72 hours