Clinical characteristics and surgical efficacy of titanium mesh exposure after cranioplasty

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2095-9141.2021.05.009

Abstract

Abstract:

Objective

To investigate the clinical characteristics and surgical efficacy of titanium mesh exposure after cranioplasty.

Methods

The clinical data of 20 patients with titanium mesh exposure after cranioplasty admitted to Neurosurgery Department of the Third Medical Center of PLA General Hospital from July 2011 to June 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical manifestations at admission included titanium mesh exposed at the incision in 14 cases, 4 cases exposed at the center of the flap, and 2 cases exposed at the root of the nose. All patients with removal of the titanium mesh removal and transfer skin flap for treatment, and the curative effect was observed.

Results

Among 20 patients, 7 cases were partially removed titanium mesh and 13 cases were completely removed. All patients were followed up for 3-24 months, and no recurrence was found.

Conclusion

The exposure of titanium mesh is a common complication after cranioplasty. Early prevention and treatment can reduce this complication. It is an effective method to treat the exposure of titanium mesh by titanium mesh removal and skin flap transfer.

Key words: Cranioplasty, Titanium mesh exposure, Neurosurgical procedures

Weiliang Zhao, Juan Li, Yong Zheng, Sen Xie, Guozhuan Miao. Clinical characteristics and surgical efficacy of titanium mesh exposure after cranioplasty[J]. Chinese Journal of Neurotraumatic Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2021, 07(05): 297-300.

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