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Open Access 24-05-2024 | Subdural Hematoma | Research

Decompressive craniotomy in split-technique (DCST) for TBI in infants: introducing a new surgical technique to prevent long-term complications

Authors: Sevgi Sarikaya-Seiwert, Ehab Shabo, Arndt-Hendrik Schievelkamp, Mark Born, Christian Wispel, Hannes Haberl

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 9/2024

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Abstract

Introduction

Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is rarely required in infants. These youngest patients are vulnerable to blood loss, and cranial reconstruction can be challenging due to skull growth and bone flap resorption. On the other hand, infants have thin and flexible bone and osteogenic potential.

Material and methods

We propose a new technique called DCST, which makes use of these unique aspects by achieving decompression using the circumstance of the thin and flexible bone. We describe the surgical technique and the follow-up course over a period of 13 months.

Results and conclusion

In our study, DCST achieved adequate decompression and no  further repeated surgeries in accordance with decompressive craniectomy were needed afterwards.
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Title
Decompressive craniotomy in split-technique (DCST) for TBI in infants: introducing a new surgical technique to prevent long-term complications
Authors
Sevgi Sarikaya-Seiwert
Ehab Shabo
Arndt-Hendrik Schievelkamp
Mark Born
Christian Wispel
Hannes Haberl
Publication date
24-05-2024
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 9/2024
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-024-06445-1

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