Subgaleal Drains in Decompressive Craniectomies

Passive non-vacuum subgaleal drains will be placed during closing stage of craniectomy. Drain used is closed suction drain system (3.2 mm in outer diameter, 10 French, round and transparent polyvinyl chloride tube with a 400 mL Redon bottle spring evacuator chamber; Privac, Primed, Germany)

Active vacuum subgaleal drains will be placed during the closing stage of craniectomy. Drain used is closed suction drain system (3.2 mm in outer diameter, 10 French, round and transparent polyvinyl chloride tube with a 400 mL Redon bottle spring evacuator chamber; Privac, Primed, Germany)

A subgaleal drain will be placed during the closing stage of craniectomy but it will be clamped. The drain will be unclamped if necessary. Drain used is closed suction drain system (3.2 mm in outer diameter, 10 French, round and transparent polyvinyl chloride tube with a 400 mL Redon bottle spring evacuator chamber; Privac, Primed, Germany)