Korean journal of neurotrauma
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Korean J Neurotrauma · Apr 2015
Bone Flap Resorption Following Cranioplasty after Decompressive Craniectomy: Preliminary Report.
Resorption of autologous bone flap grafts is a known long-term complication of cranioplasty following decompressive craniectomy (DC). We analyzed our data to identify risk factors for bone flap resorption (BFR) following cranioplasty. ⋯ TBI and SAH as initial diagnoses are more often associated with BFR than other diagnoses. This finding may influence future surgical decision making, especially in patients with possible risk factors for BFR. A prospective study with a large number of patients is needed to identify potential predictors of BFR such as bone flap sterilization and preservation.