Dhaga Technique for Tissue Plane Preservation after Decompressive Craniectomy: Comparison of New Technique with Institutional Standard

The utilization of “dhaga technique” can potentially improve outcomes and reduce costs by decreasing operative time and blood loss. Moreover, the temporalis muscle preservation in the “dhaga technique” may also enhance aesthetic outcomes and chewing, which were not assessed in this study. There were no differences in complication between the two techniques.