Decompressive craniectomy (DC) has been used for many years in the management of
patients with elevated intracranial pressure and cerebral edema. Ongoing clinical trials are …

Decompressive craniectomy (DC)—a surgical procedure that involves removal of part of the
skull to accommodate brain swelling—has been used for many years in the management of …

Introduction Cranioplasty is a surgical technique applied for the reconstruction of the
skullcap removed during decompressive craniectomy (DC). Cranioplasty improves …

Background Cranioplasty is considered as a routine procedure in everyday neurosurgical
practice for the patient with cranial defect, however, there is no established consensus on …

In patients who have undergone decompressive craniectomy (DC), subsequent cranioplasty
is required to reconstruct cranial defects. Surgical site infection (SSI) following cranioplasty …

Background Cranioplasty is carried out for cosmetic reasons and for protection, but it may
also lead to some neurological improvement after the bone flap placement. Complications of …

Background: Space-occupying malignant stroke of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) is
associated with a high mortality rate of up to 80% under conservative treatment. Although …

Background Poorly understood cranial fluid accumulations are frequently observed after
decompressive craniectomy and often termed “external hydrocephalus.” These findings are …

Decompressive craniectomy (DC) for the management of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)
has a long history but remains controversial. Although DC has been shown to improve both …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of early (< 3 months) cranioplasty (CP) and late CP
(> 3 months) on post-operative complications in patients receiving decompressive …