Epidemiology of post-suboccipital craniotomy headache: A multicentre retrospective study.
J Perioper Pract
; 33(7-8): 233-238, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-35191330
ABSTRACT
The detailed epidemiology and mechanism of post-craniotomy headaches are not well understood. This study aimed to establish the actual clinical incidence and causes of post-craniotomy headaches. Suboccipital craniotomy surgeries performed in six institutions within the five-year study period were included. This study included 311 patients (138 males, 173 female; mean age, 59.3 years old). A total of 145 patients (49%) experienced post-craniotomy headaches. Microvascular decompression surgery, craniectomy and facial spasms were significant risk factors for post-craniotomy headaches. In most cases, the post-craniotomy headaches disappeared within one month; however, some patients suffered from long-term headaches. The craniotomy site and the methods of dura and skull closures should be individually determined for each patient. However, to prevent post-craniotomy headaches, craniotomy, instead of craniectomy, may be considered.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Craniotomia
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Cefaleia
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Perioper Pract
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Japão