Skull reconstruction with PMMA customized prostheses after decompressive craniectomies

Skull reconstruction with PMMA customized prostheses after decompressive craniectomies

INTRODUCTION: Decompressive craniectomy is indicated for the treatment of intracranial hypertension in cases of serious traumatic brain injury. This surgery results in a bizarre appearance, as if "part of the head" had been. After regression of cerebral edema and when the patient is in goo...

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Main Authors: Pablo Maricevich, Ana Carolina Campolina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica 2017-03-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
Subjects:
pmma
intracranial hypertension
decompressive craniectomy
craniocerebral injuries
prostheses and implants
aesthetics
Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/1812/en_v32n1a07.pdf

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