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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2025; 13(17): 103350
Published online Jun 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i17.103350
Published online Jun 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i17.103350
Intractable subdural effusion after decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury: A case report
Ming-Jian Lin, Department of Neurosurgery, Gaozhou People’s Hospital, Maoming 525200, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Lin MJ contributed to the conceptualization and writing of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Ming-Jian Lin, MD, Department of Neurosurgery, Gaozhou People’s Hospital, No. 89 Xiguan Road of Gaozhou, Maoming 525200, Guangdong Province, China.
Received: November 19, 2024
Revised: December 25, 2024
Accepted: January 23, 2025
Published online: June 16, 2025
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Revised: December 25, 2024
Accepted: January 23, 2025
Published online: June 16, 2025
Processing time: 94 Days and 4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Traumatic subdural effusion is a common complication of traumatic brain injury, especially after decompressive craniectomy (DC). For neurosurgeons, early diagnosis and timely treatment are particularly important, which can help improve patient prognosis and enhance quality of life. This article reports a case of refractory subdural fluid accumulation after DC, providing reference for clinical work. Contralateral subdural effusion is one of the complications after DC surgery, especially in cases of stubborn subdural effusion, and cranioplasty is an effective treatment method. Our research can provide reference value for the clinical treatment of refractory subdural fluid accumulation after DC.