Table 6 Surgery-related complication after decompressive craniectomy
Total (104) | Mortality (32) | No mortality (72) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hydrocephalus | 11 (10.6%) | 1 (3.1%) | 10 (13.9%) | 0.16 |
Extra-axial fluid collection | 20 (19.2%) | 2 (6.3%) | 18 (25%) | 0.005*** |
Post-operative CSF leak | 6 (5.8%) | 3 (2.9%) | 3 (4.2%) | 0.7 |
Wound infection | 6 (5.8%) | 3 (2.9%) | 3 (4.2%) | 0.7 |
Post-operative acute hematoma | 8 (7.7%) | 5 (15.6%) | 5 (4.2%) | 0.08 |
Skin flap ischemia | 5(4.8%) | 3 (9.4%) | 2 (2.8%) | 0.5 |