Outcomes following Suboccipital Decompressive Craniectomy for Posterior Fossa Stroke with Malignant Cerebellar Oedema: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Suboccipital decompressive craniectomy is a procedure that has been performed to treat malignant cerebellar oedema secondary to posterior fossa strokes. Due to the rarity of the procedure, more evidence is required to better identify factors associated with good or poor outcomes to aid in appropriate patient selection for surgical intervention. Currently known good prognostic factors include reduced time until surgery from deterioration and unilateral infarction.