Effects of cranioplasty with customized 3D titanium mesh plates on postoperative complications and neurological outcomes following traumatic brain injury or stroke: a single-center retrospective study
This retrospective study assesses outcomes of 3D titanium mesh cranioplasty in traumatic brain injury or stroke patients, highlighting implications for postoperative care.
Key Points
The study aims to evaluate postoperative complications and neurological outcomes after 3D titanium mesh cranioplasty following decompressive craniectomy.
Conducted a single-center retrospective analysis of patients undergoing 3D titanium mesh cranioplasty.
Primary outcome focused on postoperative complications within 12 months.
Secondary endpoint evaluated neurological outcomes using the Glasgow Outcome Scale at 12 months.
45% incidence of postoperative complications was observed.
30% of patients experienced poor neurological outcomes.
Intraoperative dural depression linked to higher risk of epidural effusion.
A gap of over three months between decompression and cranioplasty increased hydrocephalus risk.
Bilateral cranioplasty was associated with greater risk of wound dehiscence and infection.