SINKING SKIN FLAP SYNDROME POST DECOMPRESSIVE CRANIECTOMY: A CASE REPORT
*Dr. Monika Negi and Dr. Akhilesh Negi
ABSTRACT
Sinking Skin flap syndrome, also known as syndrome of the trephined, is a rare condition and potentially fatal complication of decompressive craniectomy which is usually done to control the intracranial pressure which is difficult to treat by medical treatment alone.[1] It occurs due to reduced intracranial pressure than the atmospheric pressure which causes brain displacement across various intracranial boundaries.[2] On physical examination there is sunken skin seen above the bony defect and the patient presents with neurological symptoms such as seizures, headaches or focal deficits.[3]
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