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Frontiers in Surgery, 2022 Cranioplasty with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has recently shown better cerebral protection performance, improved brain function, and aesthetic contour compared with titanium mesh.
Tao Ji +5 more
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Cranioplasty as neurosurgical procedure with potential risk of legal claims
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2021 We present the current state of affairs regarding the legal claims of patients after cranioplasty operations who are dissatisfied with the treatment effect and have claims that the perioperative course is unfavorable. In the period of 11 years (2010-2020)
Zygmunt Siedlecki +3 more
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Brain and Spine, 2023 Introduction: Cranioplasty is required after decompressive craniectomy (DC) to restore brain protection and cosmetic appearance, as well as to optimize rehabilitation potential from underlying disease.
Tiphaine Cerveau +3 more
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Postoperative infection after cranioplasty in traumatic brain injury: a single center experience [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2022 Purpose To determine the incidence and risk factors of postoperative infection after cranioplasty in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods Data of 289 adult patients who underwent cranioplasty after TBI at a single regional trauma center ...
Mahnjeong Ha +4 more
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BMJ, 1974 The technique of repairing defects of the skull with titanium is described. The skull contour can be accurately reproduced. The technique is simpler than wiring or suturing methods. The material is inert, radiolucent, and rigid.
D S, Gordon, G A, Blair
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Outcome of cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy: Algorithm based study
Nepal Journal of Neuroscience, 2018 Cranioplasty is the next major surgical procedure that the patient undergoes following the decompressive craniotomy for severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study was designed with the objective to evaluate the outcome of our institutional algorithm-
Suman Rijal +3 more
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Frontiers in Neurology, 2018 BackgroundIn patients with severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) treated with decompressive craniectomy (DC), factors affecting the success of later cranioplasty are poorly known.ObjectiveWe sought to investigate if injury- and treatment-related factors ...
Jussi P. Posti +24 more
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Failures in cranioplasty – A clinical audit & review
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 2021 Introduction: Cranioplasty, like any other surgical procedure also comes with risk of complications and failure. Failure of cranioplasty may be early or delayed and further can be attributed to the surgical procedure itself or to the reconstruction ...
N.K. Sahoo +3 more
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Death, a Rare Complication of Cranioplasty in Emergency: A Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021 Cranioplasty is a reconstructive procedure which is performed to restore the calvarial integrity with either a stored autologous bone flap or a custom synthetic prosthesis. It is performed to protect the brain and as a cosmetic procedure.
Nandakishore Sahoo +2 more
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A Reappraisal of the Necessity of a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt After Decompressive Craniectomy in Traumatic Brain Injury [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2020 Purpose Cranioplasty itself is believed to have therapeutic effects on hydrocephalus. The goal of this study was to evaluate the hypothesis that not every patient with hydrocephalus after decompressive craniectomy needs cerebrospinal fluid diversion, and
Seunghan Yu +4 more
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