The Evaluation of the Effect of Cranioplasty on Cerebral Metabolism Using F-18 FDG PET/CT

Introduction:Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is commonly used as the treatment for refractory intracranial hypertension. The indications for cranioplasty after DC are cosmetic repair and, mainly, restoration of cerebral protection. Unexpected improvement in patient’s neurological status has been obse...

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Main Authors: Mehmet Yaman, Cihan Gündoğan, Mustafa Yavuz Samancı, Esra Arslan, Veysel Antar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2019-05-01
Series:İstanbul Medical Journal
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Online Access: http://imj.galenos.com.tr/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/the-evaluation-of-the-effect-of-cranioplasty-on-ce/21467