J Korean Neurotraumatol Soc. 2005 Oct;1(1):110-113. English.
Published online May 11, 2016.
Copyright © 2005 Journal of Korean Neurotraumatology Society
Case Report

Delayed Infection Following Cranioplasty: Review of 4 Cases

Je Il Ryu, M.D., Jin Hwan Cheong, M.D., Jae Hoon Kim, M.D., Choong Hyun Kim, M.D. and Jae Min Kim, M.D.
    • Department of Neurosurgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea.

Abstract

Currently, the accepted indications for cranioplasty are for cosmetic considerations and protection of intracranial structures. The complications of cranioplasty include delayed infection, subgaleal fluid accumulation, fracture of resin plate, and resorption of preserved autografts. The most serious complication is delayed infection. We report on four cases with delayed infection following craioplasty with discussion of possible mechanisms.

Keywords
Cranioplasty; Complication; Infection


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