Abstract

RANGANKAR, Varsha; SINGH, Anmol  and  KHALADKAR, Sanjay. Pictorial review of the post-operative cranium. S. Afr. J. radiol. (Online) [online]. 2023, vol.27, n.1, pp.1-8. ISSN 2078-6778.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajr.v27i1.2684.

Imaging evaluation of the brain and cranium after cranial surgery is a routine and significant part of the workflow of a radiology department. Various normal expected findings and early and late complications are associated with the post-operative cranium. In this pictorial review, the authors describe the typical imaging features of the spectrum of various conditions associated with cranial surgery with illustrative cases. CONTRIBUTION: A good knowledge and understanding of the spectrum of imaging appearances in the post-operative cranium is vital for the radiologist to accurately diagnose potential complications and distinguish them from normal post-operative findings, improving patient outcomes and guiding further treatment

Keywords : cranium; craniotomy; craniectomy; complications; post-operative; Trephine syndrome; tension pneumocephalus; paradoxical herniation.

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