Table 2

Comparison of observed outcome at 18 months after decompressive craniectomy between patients with a prediction of an unfavourable outcome of <80% and those with a prediction of >80%

Glasgow outcome Scale, n (%)Prediction of an unfavourable outcome
>80% (n=42)<80% (n=113)
Good outcome (back to work/study)0 (0)65 (54)
Moderately disabled (independent but unable work/study)3 (7)22 (18)
Severely disabled (fully dependent)17 (40)14 (12)
Vegetative (unaware of surroundings)4 (9)1 (1)
Dead18 (42)11 (9)