Consensus-based recommendations for diagnosis and surgical management of cranioplasty and post-traumatic hydrocephalus from a European panel.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Planning cranioplasty (CPL) in patients with suspected or proven post-traumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) poses a significant management challenge due to a lack of clear guidance.

Research question

This project aims to create a European document to improve adherence and adapt to local protocols based on available resources and national health systems.

Methods

After a thorough non-systematic review, a steering committee (SC) formed a European expert panel (EP) for a two-round questionnaire using the Delphi method. The questionnaire employed a 9-point Likert scale to assess the appropriateness of statements inherent to two sections: "Diagnostic criteria for PTH" and "Surgical strategies for PTH and cranial reconstruction."

Results

The panel reached a conse

SUBMITTER: Iaccarino C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10951750 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature