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

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.

Automated summary

Complications of cranioplasty, including seizures, dural tear, EDH, hydrocephalus, pneumocephalus, CSF collection, and flap necrosis, can be well managed with proper surgical principles. Serious complications such as meningitis, air embolism, and death are rare.