Scalp necrosis following decompressive craniectomy in pediatric patient populations: illustrative case
Long-term reconstruction of pediatric scalp defects following DC requires a multidisciplinary approach based on patient factors including etiology of injury, patient age, size of the defect, and potential for hair regrowth. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24614.
Authors
- Joshua Scarcella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7777-6278)
- Jesus Fernando B. Inciong
- Yifan Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4872-0456)
- Jovanna A. Tracz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7233-8962)
- Joseph F. Dilustro
- Aracelia Aldrete (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4660-3564)
Institutions
- Eastern Virginia Medical School (US)
- University of South Florida (US)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)
- Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons
- Published
- 2025-06-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/case24614
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00