Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a structural and physiological disruption of brain function
caused by external forces. It is a major cause of death and disability for patients worldwide …

Background: Post-traumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) is a sequel of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
that is seen more often in patients undergoing decompressive craniectomy (DC). It is …

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

Background Post-traumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) is a well-known complication of head
injury. The percentage of patients experiencing PTH in trauma cohorts (0.7–51.4%) varies …

Purpose Decompressive craniectomy is an effective measure to reduce a pathologically
elevated intracranial pressure. Patients' survival and life quality following this surgery have …

Prolonged disorders of consciousness (DOC) are considered to be among the most severe
outcomes after acquired brain injury. Medical care for these patients is mainly focused on …

Objective Hydrocephalus after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is known to be related to
poor prognosis and mortality. We analyzed predictors of permanent hydrocephalus in the …

Objective Cranioplasty (CP) and ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) are procedures required
after decompression of the flap (DC) to protect the cranial frame and prevent hydrocephalus …

OBJECTIVE Posttraumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) is a recognized long-term complication of
traumatic brain injury (TBI). The authors assessed the incidence and risk factors of PTH and …

Making an appropriate diagnosis and administering effective treatment for hydrocephalus in
patients with severe disorders of consciousness (DOC) remains controversial and difficult …