Decompression (surgery)

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In medicine, Decompression refers to the removal or repositioning of any structure compressing any other structure.

Common examples include decompressive craniectomy (removal of part of the scull to relieve pressure on the brain), and spinal decompression to relieve pressure on nerve roots.[1]

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