Refractory hyponatremia solved through early cranioplasty after decompressive hemicraniectomy in a traumatic brain injury patient: a case report

Maria Teresa Alvarado-Torres; Harold España Arrieta; Juan Sebastian Davidson; Alexandra Ramos-Márquez; Rafael De Avila Mercado

doi:10.1080/02699052.2026.2632883

February 20, 2026Brain Injury

Refractory hyponatremia solved through early cranioplasty after decompressive hemicraniectomy in a traumatic brain injury patient: a case report

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Key Points

To examine the management of refractory hyponatremia in a neurocritical care context, focusing on cranioplasty as a treatment option.
Reviewed the management strategies for hyponatremia in neurocritical patients.
Emphasized the role of early cranioplasty post-decompressive hemicraniectomy.
Demonstrated that early cranioplasty effectively resolved refractory hyponatremia in the case reported.
Highlighted potential implications for neurocritical care management.

Implication

Case report highlights early cranioplasty’s effectiveness in managing hyponatremia in neurocritical patients, suggesting a new treatment approach.

Abstract

We provide a comprehensive review of the management of hyponatremia in neurocritical patients, underscoring the efficacy of early cranioplasty as a therapeutic intervention.

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Alvarado-Torres et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Refractory hyponatremia solved through early cranioplasty after decompressive hemicraniectomy in a traumatic brain injury patient: a case report

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Refractory hyponatremia solved through early cranioplasty after decompressive hemicraniectomy in a traumatic brain injury patient: a case report

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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