Cranioplasty for Sinking Flap Syndrome in Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Case Report.
| Autor: | Moustafa W; Neurosurgery, Department of Neurotraumatology and Spine, SRH Wald-Klinikum Gera, Gera, DEU., Silbermann J; Neurosurgery, Department of Neurotraumatology and Spine, SRH Wald-Klinikum Gera, Gera, DEU., Maksoud S; Department of Neurosurgery, Darmstadt Clinical Center, Darmstadt, DEU., Badary A; Department of Neurotraumatology and Spine, SRH Wald-Klinikum Gera, Gera, DEU. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Oct 25; Vol. 16 (10), pp. e72375. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 25 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.72375 |
| Abstrakt: | Sinking flap syndrome (SFS), a rare complication of decompressive craniectomy, can lead to significant neurological deterioration due to atmospheric pressure changes. Here, we present the case of an 81-year-old male with chronic subdural hematoma who developed SFS post-craniectomy. Initial surgeries involved mini-craniectomy and hemicraniectomy due to acute hematoma complications. The patient experienced progressive neurological deficits, prompting cranioplasty. Following cranioplasty, the patient showed rapid neurological improvement, with resolution of hemiparesis and improved consciousness. Postoperative imaging confirmed stabilization of intracranial dynamics and no new bleeding. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent for treatment and open access publication was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Moustafa et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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