Vacuum-assisted closure of the scalp flap following malignant cerebral edema during craniotomy: pediatric case presentations and review of the literature.

Intraoperative malignant cerebral edema is a rare but life-threatening complication that can arise during a traumatic decompressive craniectomy. The swelling may be significant enough to preclude skin closure. The current standard of care is to resec…

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