S Chibbaro, O Makiese, D Bresson, S Hamdi, J F Cornelius, J P Guichard, A Reiss, S Bouazza, E Vicaut, A Ricci, R Galzio, P Poczos, B George, M Marsella, P Di Emidio
BACKGROUND: After completing a craniotomy, it is important to replace the removed bone flap in its natural position in order to guarantee brain protection as well as improve cosmesis. A skull defect can expose the brain to accidental damage, and in cases of larger defects it may also cause the patients psychosocial problems. The ideal fixation device should provide reliable attachment of the flap to the skull and promote fast bony healing to avoid possible pseudo-arthrosis and/or osteolytic changes...
October 2011: Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery: MIN