INTRODUCTION: Decompressive craniectomy (DC)-a potentially life-saving intervention following @entity131 ( @entity131 ) with medically refractory brain swelling-once performed, surviving @entity1 , more often than not, undergo a second procedure with cranioplasty (CP) in the future. This study analyzes complications following CP after DC, as the beneficial effects of the DC can't be extrapolated in long run over a population unless one adds into it the complications associated with the CP in the survivors of @entity131 . MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational study was performed retrospectively, with the review of case records. Demographic, clinical, and outcome data were collected, and complications were studied for any predictive parameters. A multivariate analysis was performed to identify factors that influenced these complications. RESULTS: Data were collected for a total of 74 @entity1 who underwent CP with a median age of 32, and a mean follow-up time of 2 years and 8 months. The mortality rate was 1.35% and overall complication rate 31%. The most significant factor determining complications were operating time more than 90 min Odds ratio (OR) 4.77 (1.61-14.20); timing of CP less than 3 months after craniectomy, OR 2.86 (1.48-8.11); age more than 20 years, OR 2.59 (1.20-6.53); and female gender, OR 1.91 (1.13-4.17). CONCLUSIONS: Although considered as a straight-forward procedure, the risks associated with this elective procedure should be kept in mind by the surgeon so that the @entity1 and families can be apprised judiciously. It should be ascertained that @entity1 and/or family consents for the procedure after being appropriately informed about the benefits and risks associated with the procedure.

Complications of cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy for XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient'] @entity131 :: ('MESH:D001930', 'Disease') :: ['traumatic brain injury', 'TBI']
@entity131 :: (MESH:D001930,Disease) :: ['traumatic brain injury']
