Early cranioplasty versus traditional cranioplasty enhances surgical outcomes in patients with malignant cerebral infarction after decompressive craniectomy

Table 2 Comparison of complications between the two cohorts

Parameter	Early CP (n = 37)	Traditional CP (n = 49)	χ²	p
Intracranial hematoma	2(5.41%)	1(2.04%)	0.842	0.400
Intracranial infection	0	0
Subcutaneous effusion	2(5.41%)	7(14.29%)	1.332	0.183
Wound infection	2(5.41%)	4(8.16%)	0.497	0.619
Wound dehiscence	0	2(4.08%)	1.243	0.214
Scalp necrosis	0	2(4.08%)	1.243	0.214
Hydrocephalus	2(5.41%)	2(4.08%)	0.289	0.773
Dural tear	2(5.41%)	6(12.24%)	1.081	0.280
Seizure	2(5.41%)	3(6.12%)	0.141	0.888
Overall complications rate	9(24.32%)	14(28.57%)	0.441	0.660

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