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ArticleCureus2025

Challenges in Cranioplasty: A Case Report on Delayed Reconstruction and Postoperative Complications.

Hussein Abourahma, Sayf Adas, Hiba Ahmad, Jessica Caushi, Tara Salimi, Tye Barber

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Hussein AbourahmaInternal Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Sayf AdasInternal Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Hiba AhmadFamily Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Jessica CaushiInternal Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Tara SalimiFamily Medicine, Broward Health Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Tye BarberFamily Medicine, Broward Health Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale , USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Autologous cranioplasty is a crucial surgical intervention following decompressive craniectomy that is aimed at restoring cranial integrity and optimizing patient recovery. This report presents the case of a 59-year-old woman who experienced a substantial delay in cranioplasty due to unforeseen medical complications which contributed to the decision to defer treatment. The patient subsequently encountered a series of adverse events, including recurrent infections, neurological deficits, and bone flap resorption. This case underscores the importance of timely cranioplasty in minimizing complications and improving patient outcomes. Early reconstruction can enhance cerebral protection, improve neurological function, and reduce the risk of adverse events.

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autologous cranioplastycranioplasty timingdecompressive craniectomyosteomyelitispostoperative complications

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PMID40225472
PMCPMC11993844

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