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ArticleSurgical neurology international2022

Unusual presentation in syndrome of trephined - A unique case observation.

Hafiza Fatima Aziz, Muhammad Waqas Saeed Baqai, Rashid Jooma

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Hafiza Fatima AzizDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Muhammad Waqas Saeed BaqaiDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Rashid JoomaDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

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Abstract

Background: Syndrome of trephined (SoT) is a well-recognized complication of decompressive craniectomy (DC). The understanding of SoT has improved more recently with the increasing utilization of DC for severely raised intracranial pressure. It usually presents after a period of weeks or months with a cluster of adverse neurological symptoms, most commonly with worsening of motor strength. Case Description: An elderly gentleman with traumatic brain injury underwent DC. He later developed a sinking flap and unexplained agitation which responded to cranioplasty by returning to a state of calm. His cognitive function further improved over a period of 6 months. This is an unusual observation reported in this case. Conclusion: Timely recognition of the cognitive complications of craniectomy that may respond to early cranioplasty promises to decrease the length of hospital stay and enhance rehabilitation in such patients.

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Cognitive dysfunctionCranioplastyDecompressive craniectomySinking flap syndromeSyndrome of trephined

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PMID36600760
PMCPMC9805635

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