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Table 2 Analysis of outcome data in the study groups

From: Outcome of decompressive craniectomy in comparison to nonsurgical treatment in patients with malignant MCA infarction

Study group

Case (surgical)

Control (medical)

Total

p value

Number of patients

30

30

60

 

Outcome in GCS scale

2.7 ± 1.2

1.5 ± 0.9

2.1 ± 1.2

0.001

Outcome in MRS scale

3.3 ± 1.9

5.3 ± 1.3

4.3 ± 1.9

<0.001

Mortality

20%

67%

43%

<0.001

Complications

-

-

-

0.34