Early postoperative follow-up after craniosynostosis surgery

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Ongun E. A., DURSUN O., KAZAN M. S., NUR B., MIHÇI E.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.48, no.3, pp.584-592, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 48 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1711-29
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.584-592
  • Keywords: Craniosynostosis, complications, postoperative, SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS, CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, METOPIC CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS, SAGITTAL SYNOSTOSIS, BLOOD-TRANSFUSION, METABOLIC-CHANGES, RISK-FACTORS, INFANTS, COMPLICATIONS, NEUROSURGERY
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/aim: Declined morbidity rates after craniosynostosis surgery indicate bypassing the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) course to minimize treatment costs and bed usage. The aim of this study is to examine the incident rates of PICU admission and assess its necessity.