Flail bone flap in decompressive craniotomy for infants

Background: Subdural hematoma in infants is a challenging condition. Acute subdural hematomas can cause intracranial hypertension and midline shift, but decompressive craniotomies young patients have shown promising results with specific complications this age group. Hinge craniotomy an old technique used many neurosurgical procedures associated elevated pressure. The objective of study to report the usage flail bone flap management acute infants, its outcome, advantages, disadvantages related complications. Methods: This review medical records 5 younger than one-year-old who underwent as at Mansoura university hospital. Results: In series, five babies were included. Operative time for (DC) ranged from 1 h 40 min 3 h. Four survived. Three recovered good outcomes one infant developed hemiparesis. Conclusion: use high success rate low incidence Large-based studies are still required better assessment results.