Research Progress on the Impact of Cranioplasty After Decompressive Craniectomy on Brain Function

Decompressive craniectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat cerebral hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and brain herniation caused by elevated intracranial pressure. The primary purpose of decompressive craniectomy is to reduce intracranial pressure and alleviate compression on brain tissue. It is typically used in patients with brain tissue swelling or refractory intracranial hypertension. Cranioplasty is a surgical procedure performed to repair cranial defects. It not only restores the normal anatomic structure of the skull and improves the appearance of the patient's head but also helps to some extent in correcting complications that arise after decompressive craniectomy. This article reviews and analyzes the impact of cranioplasty on brain function from the perspectives of intracranial physiological conditions and clinical neurological manifestations.