• Childs Nerv Syst · Jun 2020

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    Decompressive craniectomy with scalp expansion graft using a temporary synthetic skin substitute in the pediatric population: case series and review of the literature.

    • Jared B Cooper, Michael G Kim, Avinash Mohan, and Michael E Tobias.
    • Department of Neurosurgery, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, 100 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA. jared.cooper@wmchealth.org.
    • Childs Nerv Syst. 2020 Jun 1; 36 (6): 1319-1324.

    IntroductionThe use of decompressive craniectomy in children is controversial and often reserved for patients with refractory intracranial hypertension. Following decompression, skin closure in select cases can be challenging due to brain herniation and swelling through the craniectomy defect. In these cases, partial cortical debridement is sometimes performed.MethodsWe describe two cases in which a synthetic skin substitute was used to facilitate a tension-free closure, rather than performing a partial lobectomy.ResultsAt 6-month follow-up, both patients are at preoperative cognitive baseline, with some residual hemiparesis.DiscussionWe believe that use of a synthetic skin substitute for skin closure after decompression is a suitable option for closure of traumatic scalp wounds and may contribute to improved functional outcome in patients with severe intraoperative brain swelling.

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