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Subdural hygroma after craniosynostosis remodeling surgery
Praveen Ganesh1, Muralidhara Nagarjuna, Samarth Shetty
1From the Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health City, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|December 4, 2014
Summary
Craniosynostosis surgery can lead to complications. This case report highlights subdural hygroma, a rare complication after cranial vault remodeling, emphasizing early detection and management.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
Background:
- Craniosynostosis, premature cranial suture fusion, can cause deformities and functional issues.
- Cranial vault remodeling surgery aims to correct deformities but carries risks of intraoperative and postoperative complications.
- Postoperative complications, including hemorrhage, infarct, and meningitis, increase patient morbidity and mortality.

