Early Occurrence of Sinking Skin Flap Syndrome in a State of Intracranial Hypertension
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DOI: 10.1007/s00062-017-0635-3
Abstract: The clinical outcome of decompressive craniectomy carried out in patients refractory to medical (nonsurgical) treatment for elevated intracranial pressure, is still controversial [1]; however, decompressive craniectomy is still performed and the complications associated with it… read more here.
Keywords: sinking skin; skin flap; early occurrence; flap syndrome ... 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
Syndrome of trephined: an underreported complication following decompressive craniectomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01437-6
Abstract: To the editor: Recently, we read the study of Di Rienzo et al. [4], who analyzed potential factors involved in the sinking flap syndrome development and classified the syndrome into 3 subtypes, investigating the risk… read more here.
Keywords: study; flap syndrome; syndrome trephined; decompressive craniectomy ... See more keywords
Paradoxical Brain Herniation after Cranioplasty: Secondary Sunken Flap Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1741565
Abstract: Abstract Decompressive craniectomy is a life-saving procedure done for innumerable etiologies. Though, not a technically demanding procedure, it has its own complications. Among many, sinking flap syndrome or syndrome of the trephined or paradoxical herniation… read more here.
Keywords: paradoxical brain; flap syndrome; brain herniation; brain ... See more keywords
Sinking Skin Flap Syndrome: Phenomenon of Neurological Deterioration after Decompressive Craniectomy
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/9805395
Abstract: Sinking skin flap syndrome is rare phenomenon that occurs in patients with large craniectomies. Alteration in normal anatomy and pathophysiology can result in wide variety of symptoms including altered mental status, hemodynamic instability, and dysautonomias.… read more here.
Keywords: sinking skin; phenomenon; neurological deterioration; skin flap ... See more keywords