TABLE 7. Cases in the DC group underwent cranioplasty with bone flap which had a significant difference with the HC group.

Groups	Hinge cranioplasty	Cranioplasty with autologous bone in DC group	Expired without cranioplasty	Cranioplasty with mesh and bone cement due to osteomyelitis	Cranioplasty with autologous bone and mesh	χ2
DC	0 (0.0)	12 (63.2)	5 (26.3)	1 (5.3)	1 (5.3)	0.000
HC	16 (84.2)	0 (0.0)	1 (5.3)	2 (10.5)	0 (0.0)

Values are presented as number of patients (%).

DC: decompressive craniectomy, HC: hinge craniotomy.