Management and outcomes of craniectomy and cranioplasty in pediatric intracranial infections: a multicenter cohort study

Key Points

• Craniectomy is often necessary for pediatric patients with severe intracranial infections, enabling safer outcomes.
• In this cohort, cranioplasty follows craniectomy with low complication rates, enhancing recovery and safety.
• Careful timing of cranioplasty and appropriate material selection are key factors in successful surgical outcomes.
• The findings indicate that individualized approaches in pediatrics may lead to better management of severe infections.