A Retrospective Study of Complications in Cranioplasty: 7-Year Period.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the intraoperative and postoperative complications of cranioplasty and management during a 7-year period. METHOD: Retrospective study of 7-year period of 63 patients including both male and female. RESULTS: Highest experienced complications were seizures and dural tear, i.e., 6%, followed by EDH in 3% patients, hydrocephalus and pneumocephalus combined 3%, 1.6% CSF collection and flap necrosis each. All the complications were managed successfully. CONCLUSION: Complications of cranioplasty can be managed by following sound surgical principles. Serious complications like meningitis, air embolism and death are rare.