Factors Related with Infection and Local Epidural Hematoma after Cranioplasty: A Retrospective Analysis
- VernacularTitle:颅骨修补术后切口感染及术区硬膜外血肿相关因素分析
- Author:
Jian-jun WANG
;
Wei SUN
;
Xin ZHANG
;
Jian-yun ZHOU
;
Li-qing WANG
;
Yu WANG
;
Hai-bin GAO
;
Ze CAO
;
Da LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
decompressive craniectomy, cranioplasty, complication, related factors
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2015;21(7):841-844
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the factors associated with the complications of cranioplasty, infection and local epidural hematoma, such as age, sex, primary disease, skull defect and concomitant hydrocephalus. Methods 211 patients after cranioplasty were reviewed. Results 8 cases (3.8%) complicated one of them, in which 6 cases with local epidural hematoma and 2 cases with infection. The infection was more likely related with the areas of skull defect (P=0.003). No factor was found related with the local epidural hematoma. Conclusion It is necessary to focus the size of the frontal sinus when repairing the the frontal bone, to avoid the screw into the frontal sinus caused infection.
