British journal of neurosurgery
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Cranioplasty is carried out for cosmesis, protection and also for neurological improvement following cranial defect. Infection post cranioplasty is problematic. We look at the outcome from 10 years of cranioplasty patients, and aim to see if there is a correlation between infection and time to insertion of cranial plate. ⋯ Cranioplasty carried out at a minimum of 6 months post craniectomy limits the risk of infection.