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

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.