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.