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Primary complications observed in 41 primary autologous cranioplasty operations
| Clinical complication | Total number of patients (n = 41) | Bone flap removal required (n = 7) |
|---|---|---|
| Bone flap resorption, n (%) | 4 (9.8) | 4 (57.1) |
| Deep SSI, n (%) | 3 (7.3) | 3 (42.9) |
| Hematoma or seroma, n (%) | 4 (9.8) | 0 (0.0) |
| CSF leak, n (%) | 5 (12.2) | 0 (0.0) |
SSI surgical site infection, CSF cerebrospinal fluid
