Rationale Behind the Use of Double-Layer Polypropylene Patch (G-patch) Dural Substitute During Decompressive Craniectomy as an Adhesion Preventive Material for Subsequent Cranioplasty with Special Reference to Flap Elevation Time.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.12.005
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Dural substitutes are used in decompressive craniectomy (DC) to prevent adhesions during subsequent cranioplasty. Current literature attributes them to reduced blood loss and reduction in operative time of cranioplasty. The use of double-layer substitute… read more here.
Keywords: patch; time; subsequent cranioplasty; double layer ... See more keywords
Rescue Craniectomy With Subsequent Cranioplasty for Recurrent Symptomatic Subdural Hematoma in the Elderly.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.12.142
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Recurrent subdural hematoma (SDH) is commonly encountered in clinical practice. Multiple surgical techniques have been reported for the management of recurrent SDH with variable success and complication rates. We report an alternative technique to… read more here.
Keywords: craniectomy; subsequent cranioplasty; rescue craniectomy; craniectomy subsequent ... See more keywords