J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2006 Sep;40(3):193-195.

Hydrocephalus Developed after Cranioplasty: Influence of Cranioplasty on the CSF Circulation

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. chosunns@hanmail.net

Abstract

Hydrocephalus is usually defined as the condition of ventricular dilatation due to the overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) or dysfunction of absorption. The pattern of the CSF circulation may change after a cranioplasty secondary to previous decompressive craniectomy for refractory intracranial hypertension after head injury. The effect of the cranioplasty on CSF hydrodynamics has not been explored exactly. We report two cases of acute hydrocephalus developed after cranioplasty and discuss about the clinical importance with review of literatures.

Keyword

Cranioplasty; Hydrocephalus; CSF hydrodynamics

MeSH Terms

Absorption
Craniocerebral Trauma
Decompressive Craniectomy
Dilatation
Hydrocephalus*
Hydrodynamics
Intracranial Hypertension
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