J Korean Neurotraumatol Soc.
2005 Oct;1(1):110-113. 10.13004/jknts.2005.1.1.110.
Delayed Infection Following Cranioplasty: Review of 4 Cases
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea. cjh2324@hanyang.ac.kr
- KMID: 2192320
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.13004/jknts.2005.1.1.110
Abstract
- Currently, the accepted indications for cranioplasty are for cosmetic considerations and protection of intracranial structures. The complications of cranioplasty include delayed infection, subgaleal fluid accumulation, fracture of resin plate, and resorption of preserved autografts. The most serious complication is delayed infection. We report on four cases with delayed infection following craioplasty with discussion of possible mechanisms.
