Therapeutic Efficacy of Cranioplasty After Decompressive Craniectomy for Traumatic Brain Injury: A Retrospective Study

Autologous bone removed at the time of decompressive craniectomy (DC) is always the first choice for cranioplasty. The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of cranioplasty after DC by measuring the changes in the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) score, as well as to draw a comparison with the pre-cranioplasty FIM score and to evaluate the differences in the outcomes of cases managed by 2 methods: autologous bone (group I) or titanium mesh (group II).
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Craniomaxillofacial deformities/sleep disorders/cosmetic surgery Source Type: research