Intraoperative Techniques to Prevent Epidural Effusion in Cranioplasty With Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) Implants

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate techniques to prevent epidural effusion during cranioplasty using PEEK implants.
• Placement of a negative-pressure drainage tube beneath the PEEK implant.
• Modification of the implant to facilitate drainage.
• Evaluation of postoperative outcomes related to epidural effusion.
• The use of negative-pressure drainage showed potential to enhance epidural drainage.
• Modification of the PEEK implant might contribute to reducing postoperative epidural effusion.