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A Retrospective Study of Complications in Cranioplasty: 7-Year Period

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery volume 20, pages 558–565 (2021)Cite this article

Abstract

Objective

To discuss the intraoperative and postoperative complications of cranioplasty and management during a 7-year period.

Method

Retrospective study of 7-year period of 63 patients including both male and female.

Results

Highest experienced complications were seizures and dural tear, i.e., 6%, followed by EDH in 3% patients, hydrocephalus and pneumocephalus combined 3%, 1.6% CSF collection and flap necrosis each. All the complications were managed successfully.

Conclusion

Complications of cranioplasty can be managed by following sound surgical principles. Serious complications like meningitis, air embolism and death are rare.

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    S. K. Roy Chowdhury, Ashok Kumar & Prashant Kumar

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Chowdhury, S.K.R., Kumar, A. & Kumar, P. A Retrospective Study of Complications in Cranioplasty: 7-Year Period. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 20, 558–565 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-020-01482-0

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