Sinking skin flap syndrome after unilateral cranioplasty and ventriculoperitoneal shunt in a patient with bilateral decompressive craniectomy

摘要

Highlights ? Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt with skull defects may cause sinking skin flap syndrome. ? If bilateral cranioplasty and VP shunt is required, simultaneous or two-step procedures within few days may be better. ? Cranioplasty is effective for the treatment of sinking skin flap syndrome.