Observational studyThe Journal of international medical research2020
Super early cranial repair improves the prognosis of patients with craniocerebral injury.
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- Timing of cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy and neurological recovery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Neurosurgical review · 2026Pooled it
- Optimal timing of cranioplasty post-decompressive craniectomy in traumatic brain injury: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and overview of ongoing trials.Acta neurochirurgica · 2026Pooled it
- Timing and Outcomes of Cranioplasty After Decompressive Craniectomy: A Systematic Review of Neurological Recovery, Complications, and Predictive Factors.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- The timing of cranioplasty and the risk of postoperative complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis.EClinicalMedicine · 2025Article
- Prognostic value of CRP, PCT, and TNF-a, D-lactate, DAO, and endotoxin on survival of patients with severe craniocerebral injury.Journal of medical biochemistry · 2025Article
- Comparison of Complications in Early and Late Cranioplasty Following Decompressive Craniectomy Due to Traumatic Brain Injury: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Early cranioplasty versus traditional cranioplasty enhances surgical outcomes in patients with malignant cerebral infarction after decompressive craniectomy.BMC surgery · 2025Article
- Single-center experience with ultra-early cranioplasty within 3 weeks after decompressive craniectomy.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Treatment effects of monosialotetrahexosylganglioside on severe traumatic brain injury in adults.American journal of translational research · 2022Article
- Ultra-Early Cranioplasty versus Conventional Cranioplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study at an Academic Level 1 Trauma Center.Neurotrauma reports · 2022Article
- Change of Levels of NGF, ACTH, and AVP in the Cerebrospinal Fluid after Decompressive Craniectomy of Craniocerebral Injury and Their Relationship with Communicating Hydrocephalus.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveCraniocerebral injury has high disability and mortality rates. The timing of cranioplasty has an important impact on patients' prognosis. This study was performed to compare the functional prognosis between super early repair and conventional repair.
methodsThis observational study included 60 patients who underwent cranioplasty after surgical treatment of severe craniocerebral trauma. The patients were divided into two groups according to the time of cranial repair after the surgical treatment of craniocerebral injury: the super early group and the conventional repair group. Sex, age, Karnofsky performance status (KPS) score, Zubrod performance status (ZPS) score, psychological function score, quality of life score, and complications were recorded.
resultsThe KPS score, ZPS score, psychological function score, and quality of life score were significantly related to the intervention period. Each of these scores had a clear correlation with the performance of super early treatment.
conclusionSuper early cranial repair does not increase the incidence of surgical complications, and it can improve the postoperative KPS, ZPS, and quality of life scores.
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