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Cranioplasty

Cranioplasty

My son had to undergo cranioplasty as he was hit by a robber on his head with a hammer. He has 48 stitches on his head and a 4mm plate has been screwed inside his head. Pls let me know what all complications is he prone to in future.

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I am sorry to hear about your son and glad to know that he is on road to recovery. Infection and bleeding are the serious immediate complications. Poor fitted plates may erode the scalp, cause fluid build up underneath it (especially if have not been punctured), perforate the dura-arachnoid layers causing CSF leak, and in some cases may cause brain injury.
However, most cranioplasties recover without any serious damage.  
Take care!
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