Complications of post-craniectomy cranioplasty: Risk factor analysis and implications for treatment planning

摘要: The aim of this study was to review all post-craniectomy cranioplasties performed in a single institution, with an emphasis on procedure-related complications and risk factor analysis. Post-craniectomy cranioplasty is known be associated significant complications. Previous studies predictors have yielded conflicting results. We conducted retrospective prospectively collected data done between 1 January 2003 31 December 2012. Multivariate analysis interrogate potential factors predisposing Of the 162 procedures, overall complication rate 16.7%. Infection flap depression occurred 13 (8%) five patients (3.1%), respectively. These led reoperations 12 patients. presence ventriculoperitoneal shunt during only higher infection (28.6% versus 9.7%, p=0.001) (14.3% 3.3%, p=0.03). Indications for initial craniectomy, choice graft materials time interval craniectomy had no association at Early safe. Whether temporizing lumbar or external ventricular drainage better alternative shunting who are drainage-dependent remain determined.