BACKGROUND: Syndrome of the trephined (SoT) is a rare, important complication of a
craniectomy characterized by neurological dysfunction that improves with cranioplasty. Its …

Decompressive craniectomy is reclaiming a role in neurocritical care. The altered
pathophysiology found in a cranium converted from a 'closed'box to an 'open'box'carries …

Object Decompressive craniectomy is a potentially life-saving procedure used in the
treatment of medically refractory intracranial hypertension, most commonly in the setting of …

Primary objective: Decompressive craniectomy is an effective therapy to relieve intractable
intracranial hypertension following acute brain injury. However, little is known about the …

Background. Bone defects of the skull are observed in various pathological conditions,
including head trauma and conditions requiring surgery of the skull. Independent of the …

Objectives. To assess changes in neurological function after cranioplasty. Methods.
Functional and neurocognitive assessments including activities of daily living assessment …

Background It is unclear how soon after a decompressive hemicraniectomy that cranioplasty
be safely performed in a patient in whom the ICP has been normalized. Early surgery has …

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

With improvements in neurocritical care advanced measures of treating raised intracranial
pressure (ICP) are more frequently utilised. Decompressive craniectomy is an effective ICP …

Imaging plays an essential role in the evaluation of patients after cranial surgery. It is
important to be familiar with the normal anatomy of the cranium; the indications for different …