Abstract

Hypergranulation and crust formation after cranial neurosurgery is rare. We report three patients with an uncommon form of hypergranulation with extensive crust formation after cranial neurosurgery, associated with a St. Aureus infection of the scalp, and propose that this is a form of pyogenic dermatitis, as is commonly seen among domestic animals with a coat of fur. It can be treated conservatively. We propose a treatment algorithm.
Original languageEnglish
JournalActa neurochirurgica
Early online date2021
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 2021

Keywords

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical procedures
  • Pyogenic dermatitis
  • Surgical site infection
  • Wound healing

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