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 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
Sinking skin syndrome in a decompressive craniectomy series: Clinical and radiological features
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_582_2022
Abstract: Background: The sinking skin syndrome (SSS) is a particular complication after a decompressive craniectomy (DC). It still remains a poorly understood and underestimated entity. Methods: Retrospective case series of craniectomized patients with and without SSS.… read more here.
Keywords: sinking skin; craniectomy; series; decompressive craniectomy ... See more keywords