Acta Neurochir (2014) 156:193–198 DOI 10.1007/s00701-013-1908-5

CLINICAL ARTICLE - BRAIN INJURY

Beneficial impact of early cranioplasty in patients with decompressive craniectomy: evidence from transcranial Doppler ultrasonography Jian Song & Min Liu & Xuehong Mo & Hao Du & He Huang & Guo Zheng Xu

Received: 8 September 2013 / Accepted: 2 October 2013 / Published online: 23 October 2013 # Springer-Verlag Wien 2013

Abstract Background A cranioplasty (CP) is often performed after decompressive craniectomy (DC) for cosmetic and protective reasons; however, the timing of CP needs to be better evaluated to maximize beneficial outcomes and neurological recovery. Objective We investigated the effects and mechanisms of early CP compared to late CP on neurological recovery, from the perspective of cerebral blood flow (CBF). Methods This study retrospectively reviewed 43 patients undergoing early (

Beneficial impact of early cranioplasty in patients with decompressive craniectomy: evidence from transcranial Doppler ultrasonography.

A cranioplasty (CP) is often performed after decompressive craniectomy (DC) for cosmetic and protective reasons; however, the timing of CP needs to be...
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