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12 - Risk Factors and Outcomes of Redo Craniotomy by 49hr84j7sp is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes a study that analyzed risk factors and outcomes of unplanned redo craniotomies within 30 days of an initial craniotomy at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan between 2010-2017. The study found that the redo rate was 3.5% of over 1900 annual craniotomy cases. The most common indications for redo surgery were hemorrhage (40%), hydrocephalus (22%), and cerebral edema (13%). Hypertension and thrombocytopenia were associated with higher risks of hemorrhage. Most patients showed improved

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