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Technical Optimization of Decompressive Craniectomy for Possible Conversion to Hinge Craniotomy in Traumatic Brain Injury
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Cureus
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2023-05-31
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Hinge craniotomy for the management of elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) in traumatic brain injury remains a technique not widely adopted. The hinged bone flap decreases the allowable intracranial volume expansion, which can lead to persistent post-operative elevated ICP and the need for salvage craniectomy. Herein, we describe the technical nuances in performing a decompressive craniectomy that, when optimized, allows for stronger consideration for hinge craniotomy as a definitive technique. To conclude, hinge craniotomy is a reasonable option in the setting of traumatic brain injury. Trauma neurosurgeons can consider the technical steps to optimize a decompressive craniectomy and perform hinge craniotomy when allowable.
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Ahmed AK, Jagtiani P, Jones S. Technical Optimization of Decompressive Craniectomy for Possible Conversion to Hinge Craniotomy in Traumatic Brain Injury. Cureus. 2023 May 31;15(5):e39767. doi: 10.7759/cureus.39767. PMID: 37398770; PMCID: PMC10312037.