Assessing the effect of decopmression surgery performed due to malignant ischemic stroke on the quality of life

Aim: Decompressive craniectomy is one of the treatment methods that reduces mortality, when used in eligible patients for malignant ischemic stroke (MIS). In this study, weaimed to assess effect age and timing surgery on quality life prognosis underwent decompressive craniectomy.Material Method: The files 45 between ages 24-98, who were recommended connection with stroke, reviewed within scope study. Result: 27 (60%) patients, agreed undergoing surgery, 18 (40%) did not agree taken under review. A significant improvement (between 0 3) was observed modified Rankin Scale Scores two surgery. All (n = 4) from group a lived more than 6 months, found have Score 5 needed support fulfill their daily activities. Conclusion: It has been performing after 72 hours following clinical deterioration radiological shift mortality morbidity. Studies larger patient groups are be carried out order determine applicability criteria surgical treatment.