Malignant cerebral edema following cranioplasty Journal Article

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Authors: Hassaneen, W.; Germanwala, A; Tsimpas, A
Article Title: Malignant cerebral edema following cranioplasty
Abstract: Malignant cerebral edema following cranioplasty is a very rare and devastating complication. We present a case of postoperative death following cranioplasty due to malignant cerebral edema. Similar cases and possible pathogenesis are discussed. This fearsome complication should be discussed with the patients and their families as part of the informed consent procedure.
Journal Title: Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
Volume: 25
ISSN: 1532-2653; 0967-5868
Publisher: Elsevier Inc  
Journal Place: Scotland
Date Published: 2016
Start Page: 130
End Page: 132
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1016/j.jocn.2015.06.026
Notes: LR: 20160131; CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 9433352; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/05/28 [received]; 2015/06/17 [revised]; 2015/06/20 [accepted]; ppublish