Application of 3D-Printed External Cranial Protection in the Treatment of Contralateral Subdural Effusion After Decompressive Craniectomy: A Technical Note
This technical note introduces the application of a 3D-printed external cranial protection device for contralateral subdural effusion after decompressive craniectomy (CSEDC). By applying this device over the cranial defect, the authors observed significant effects in reducing CSEDC formation, alleviating midline shift, and promoting neurological recovery. This report details the design and manufacturing process and presents comparative computed tomography images of a representative patient to demonstrate its efficacy.
Authors
- Shizhong Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2435-0315)
- Xifeng Fei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2133-5590)
- Zhixiang Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5277-1654)
- Bao He
- Jin Qian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1558-8356)
- Lei Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9258-9454)
Institutions
- Wannan Medical College (CN)
- Jiangsu University (CN)
- Kowloon Hospital (CN)
- Soochow University (CN)
- Suzhou Kowloon Hospital (CN)
- First People's Hospital of Kunshan (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2024-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000010980
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00