cranioplasty

Intracerebral hemorrhage after cranioplasty: an unpredictable treacherous complication due to reperfusion or possible systemic inflammatory response syndrome

Introduction: In case of malignant cerebral infarction and progressive neurological
worsening, decompressive craniectomy is the surgical option that is recommended
when medical therapies fail. The occurrence of an intracerebral hemorrhage after
reconstruction of the bone defect is extremely rare. This is an extremely rare
complication, with only four cases reported thus far in the literature.
Case Report: A 54-year-old male suffered a malignant cerebral infarction and
progressive neurological worsening requiring decompressive hemicraniectomy. Three

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