Acute paradoxical brain herniation after decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury: A case report

摘要

Background:Sinking skin flap syndrome or paradoxical brain herniation is an uncommon neurosurgical complication, which usually occurs in the chronic phase after decompressive craniectomy. We report a unique case presenting with these complications immediately after decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury.