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Decompressive craniectomy (DC) reduces mortality, but survival predictors and functional outcomes remain poorly characterized in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>We retrospectively analyzed 31 patients undergoing DC for malignant MCA infarction between January 2020 and March 2024 at a tertiary care center. Clinical and radiological parameters were evaluated. Kaplan\u2013Meier survival analysis was performed, and subgroup comparisons were made based on admission Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) motor scores. Functional outcomes were assessed at 6 and 12 months using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Mean age was 47.9\u2009\u00b1\u200912.4 years; 77.4% were male. Hypertension (80.6%) and smoking (51.6%) were the most common comorbidities. Mean infarct volume was 119.4\u2009mL, with a median midline shift of 6\u2009mm. Most surgeries were late (&gt; 120\u2009hours, 58.1%). Kaplan\u2013Meier analysis showed survival of 51.6% at 30 days, 45.2% at 60 and 90 days, and 41.9% at 6 and 12 months, with a plateau after 180 days. By 12 months, survival was 0% for motor GCS \u2264 4, 57.1% for motor GCS 5, and 100% for motor GCS 6. At 6 months, no patient achieved a good outcome (mRS 0\u20133), while 42% had poor outcome (mRS 4\u20135) and 58% had died. By 12 months, 32% of patients demonstrated good outcome, 10% had poor outcome, and mortality remained.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>DC improves survival in malignant MCA infarction, especially in patients with higher admission GCS. However, most survivors remain severely disabled at 12 months. In LMICs, delayed referrals, limited intensive care unit resources, and poor rehabilitation infrastructure constrain both survival and functional outcomes. 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