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Type of Study: Prevalence
Risk Factors for the Development of Posttraumatic Hydrocephalus After Unilateral Decompressive Craniectomy in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury
Year: 2019
Etiology: Posttraumatic Hydrocephalus
Study Type: Prospective
More Study Information: Retrospectively reviewed the medical records on 217 patients with moderate or severe TBI who had Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of less than 13 on admission and underwent unilateral DC from 2008 to 2014. 143 patients with moderate or severe TBI were enrolled to determine the risk factors for the development of PTH before cranioplasty.
Age: Adult
# Screened: 143 patients
Country: Taiwan
Population: Traumatic Brain Injury
Incidence: 30.1% developed posttraumatic hydrocephalus following decompressive craniectomy
Standardized: 301/1,000 decompressive craniectomy following TBI
