Sinking Skin Flap Syndrome or Syndrome of the Trephined: A Report of Two Cases
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
;
: 111-114, 2019.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-739820
ABSTRACT
Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is commonly performed in patients with intracranial hypertension or brain edema due to traumatic brain injury. Infrequently, neurologic deteriorations accompanied by sunken scalp may occur after DC. We report two patients with traumatic subdural hemorrhage who had neurologic deteriorations accompanied by sunken scalp after DC. Neurologic function improved dramatically in both patients after cranioplasty. Monitoring for neurologic deterioration after craniectomy is advised. For patients showing neurologic deficit with a sunken scalp, early cranioplasty should be considered.
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Main subject:
Scalp
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Skin
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Brain Edema
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Brain Injuries
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Intracranial Hypertension
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Decompressive Craniectomy
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Hematoma, Subdural
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Neurologic Manifestations
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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