Rev Neurol France
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
[The impact of early cranioplasty on cerebral blood flow and its correlation with neurological and cognitive outcome. Prospective multi-centre study on 24 patients].
Cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy in patients suffering from severe head injury often leads to a functional improvement although, to date, the pathophysiology of this phenomenon remains unclear. A few hypotheses have been proposed. The impact of cranioplasty on cerebral perfusion could be one explanation. We have evaluated the impact of cranioplasty on the functional status of patients undergoing decompressive craniectomy for severe head injury with its influence on cerebral perfusion. ⋯ Cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy for patients suffering from severe head injury probably improves the functional outcome of these patients, thanks to a global improvement of cerebral perfusion.