Post-cranioplasty cerebrospinal fluid hydrodynamic changes: magnetic resonance imaging quantitative analysis

M Dujovny1, P Fernandez, N Alperin

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois Chicago 60612-7329, USA.

Summary

Cranioplasty significantly altered cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow dynamics in a patient with a cranial defect. Post-surgery, increased venous outflow and enhanced CSF systolic flow velocity were observed, suggesting improved craniospinal compliance.