Giant Encephalocele

Hakimi, Turyalai; M, Mangal; Ghiasi, Kanishka; Massror, A-Qahar; Jawed, M-Anwar

doi:10.1016/j.epsc.2021.101817

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“…Numerous elements could influence the prognosis, including the sac's size, the volume of neural tissue inside, any related abnormalities, and any complications following surgery. The amount of brain tissue in the sac is the most important prognostic factor [ [16] , [17] , [18] ]. In a study of 14 patients with giant encephalocele from 2002 to 2009 in India, 66% had good mental status after the operation [ 19 ].…”

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Operation of a giant occipital encephalocele in an infant: A surgical case report

Barzegar,

Davoodi,

Pourarian

et al. 2024

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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Operation of a giant occipital encephalocele in an infant: A surgical case report

Barzegar,

Davoodi,

Pourarian

et al. 2024

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“…Many factors may affect the prognosis such as the size of the sac, the content of neural tissue, associated anomalies, and post-operative complications. The amount of brain tissue in the sac is the most important prognostic factor (9)(10)(11). In a study of 14 patients with giant encephalocele, from 2002 to 2009 in India, 66% of patient had good mental status after the operation (12).…”

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confidence: 99%