Placement of silicone sheeting at decompressive craniectomy to prevent adhesions at cranioplasty

Abstract

Adhesion formation between dura mater and cortex, and the overlying temporalis muscle and galea following decompressive craniectomy, can make subsequent cranioplasty difficult and adds to the risks of the procedure. We describe the implantation of sterile silicone sheeting at decompressive craniectomy to prevent adhesion formation and facilitate subsequent cranioplasty, potentially reducing surgical time, improving outcome and reducing risk.

Key words:

• Cranioplasty
• decompressive craniectomy
• silicone
• adhesion

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.