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Section Type: RESULTS

Text: The main results were as follows : (1) there was a significant difference in favorable outcomes (Barthel index > or = 95) between the two groups (chi (2) = 3. 95, p < 0. 05), which showed a better prognosis in the craniopuncture group, although there was no significant difference in improving the neurological functions and activities of daily living at day 90 ; (2) there was a remarkable decrease in case fatality by 90 days in the cranipuncture group, with statistically significant difference between the two groups (chi (2) = 5. 35, p = 0. 02) ; (3) the re-bleeding rate in cranipuncture group was 8. 8 %, significantly (chi (2) = 9. 51, p = 0. 002) lower than 21. 4 % in the craniotomy group.