Challenges of Epidural Hematoma Treatment after Cranioplasty: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Clinical Practice
Živilė Žalalytė
Vilnius University, Lithuania
Gytis Šustickas
Vilnius University, Lithuania
Published 2022-12-30
https://doi.org/10.15388/LietChirur.2022.21.71
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Keywords

cranioplasty
cranioplasty complications
epidural fluid collection
vacuum drainage system

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Žalalytė Živilė, Šustickas G. Challenges of Epidural Hematoma Treatment after Cranioplasty: Case Report and Review of the Literature. LS [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Apr. 28];21(3-4):236-42. Available from: https://www.journals.vu.lt/lietuvos-chirurgija/article/view/30775

Abstract

Cranioplasty has its risks and complications as all surgical procedures. Treatment of complications are poorly known and could raise significant challenges. One of these complications is epidural fluid collection (EFC). We presented a case of recurrence EFC with deterioration of consciousness. A decompressive craniectomy was performed after rotten subdural hematoma and craniectomy so a cranioplasty was done after more than a half year of cured infection. An EFC occurred next day and one month after the cranioplasty. Due to many repetitive surgeries and head computed tomography scans a vacuum drainage system was formed. After twelve days of treatment the patient improved and the EDC disappeared with this system. We tried to search possible causes and treatment methods for EFC in literature. However, the pathogenesis is still unknown and treatment is only symptomatic.

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