Cranioplasty after craniectomy in pediatric patients—a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-018-4025-1
Abstract: IntroductionComplications following cranioplasty with either autografts or cranial implants are commonly reported in pediatric patients. However, data regarding cranioplasty strategies, complications and long-term outcomes are not well described. This study systematically reviews the literature for… read more here.
Keywords: craniectomy; systematic review; infection; cranioplasty ... See more keywords
Suboccipital decompressive craniectomy in a case of complex Chiari malformation complicated with influenza A (H1N1) necrotizing encephalopathy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-020-04659-7
Abstract: Dear Editor: In response to your September 2019 issue that highlighted decompressive craniectomy, we will present an unusual case of “complex Chiari malformation” complicated with necrotizing encephalopathy caused by a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus.… read more here.
Keywords: craniectomy; necrotizing encephalopathy; complex chiari; decompressive craniectomy ... See more keywords
Resection of swollen temporal muscles in patients with intractable intracranial hypertension after decompressive craniectomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-04718-1
Abstract: Decompressive craniectomy is employed as treatment for traumatic brain swelling in selected patients. We discussed the effect of temporal muscle resection in patients with intractable intracranial hypertension and temporal muscle swelling after craniectomy. Records of… read more here.
Keywords: craniectomy; muscle; temporal muscle; decompressive craniectomy ... See more keywords
Sinking flap syndrome revisited: the who, when and why
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-019-01148-7
Abstract: The sinking flap syndrome (SFS) is one of the complications of decompressive craniectomy (DC). Although frequently presenting with aspecific symptoms, that may be underestimated, it can lead to severe and progressive neurological deterioration and, if… read more here.
Keywords: sfs; craniectomy; flap syndrome; syndrome revisited ... See more keywords
Topographic superficial craniectomy for invasive scalp carcinoma.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2021.09.010
Abstract: The management of non-melanoma skin cancer of the scalp that invades the deep structures can be challenging. An operative technique of topographic superficial craniectomy using a piezoelectric instrument (Piezosurgery (Mectron S.p.A., Carasco, Italy)) for tumours… read more here.
Keywords: superficial craniectomy; craniectomy; invasive scalp; topographic superficial ... See more keywords
Mild induced hypothermia for patients with severe traumatic brain injury after decompressive craniectomy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2016.12.012
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of mild induced hypothermia for intracranial hypertension in patients with traumatic brain injury after decompressive craniectomy. Methods: A total of 60 adults with intracranial pressure (ICP) of more… read more here.
Keywords: craniectomy; mild induced; induced hypothermia; decompressive craniectomy ... See more keywords
The current role of decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.04.032
Abstract: There is little doubt that decompressive craniectomy can reduce mortality however, the results of a recent study has provided more evidence to inform the debate regarding clinical and ethical concerns that it merely converts death… read more here.
Keywords: traumatic brain; craniectomy; severe traumatic; decompressive craniectomy ... See more keywords
Cryopreservation of Autologous Cranial Bone Flaps for Cranioplasty: A Large Sample Retrospective Study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.10.112
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To clarify the clinical outcomes of cranioplasty with cryopreserved bone flaps and identify risk factors related to bone flap infection and resorption after cranioplasty with cryopreserved bone flaps. METHODS A total of 946 patients… read more here.
Keywords: craniectomy; autologous cranial; bone; bone flaps ... See more keywords
Rescue Craniectomy With Subsequent Cranioplasty for Recurrent Symptomatic Subdural Hematoma in the Elderly.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.12.142
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Recurrent subdural hematoma (SDH) is commonly encountered in clinical practice. Multiple surgical techniques have been reported for the management of recurrent SDH with variable success and complication rates. We report an alternative technique to… read more here.
Keywords: craniectomy; subsequent cranioplasty; rescue craniectomy; craniectomy subsequent ... See more keywords
Decompressive craniectomy in traumatic brain injury -Craniectomy- and cranioplasty-related complications in a single-center.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.01.013
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Decompressive craniectomy (DC) relieves intracranial hypertension following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), but it has been associated with poor clinical outcome in two recent randomized controlled trials. In this study, we investigated the incidence… read more here.
Keywords: cranioplasty related; traumatic brain; craniectomy; decompressive craniectomy ... See more keywords
Management of Australian patients with severe traumatic brain injury; are potentially harmful treatments still used?
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DOI: 10.1089/neu.2020.7152
Abstract: Clinical trials have shown that intravenous albumin and decompressive craniectomy to treat early refractory intracranial hypertension can cause harm in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). The extent to which these treatments remain in… read more here.
Keywords: traumatic brain; patients severe; craniectomy; intracranial hypertension ... See more keywords