[Efficacy of subarachnoid space protection in intracranial operation: a report of 156 cases].

OBJECTIVE

To determine the efficacy of subarachnoid space protection in intracranial operation.

METHODS

Data collected from 156 consecutive cranial operations, in which subarachnoid space protective technology was prophylacticly used, were analyzed.

RESULTS

Fourteen patients had a postoperative fever for more than 1 week and 16 patients who required lumbar puncture to release blood contaminated cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) or exclude meningitis. All except 3 patients were discharged as expected. No patients had symptomatic vasospasm and hydrocephalus.

CONCLUSION

The subarachnoid space protective technology has good effect on preventing postoperative fever and improving the outcome of patients.