Surgical outcome after autologous bone chips replacement in depressed skull fractures: a single center experience
Hossam Elnoamany,
Ahmed Mansour,
Mazen Lotfy Agour
et al.
Abstract:Background
Surgery for depressed skull fractures (DSFs) is always faced by multiple challenges including ideal timing, defect reconstruction and complications. Few data are available regarding the aesthetic results and patients’ satisfaction following DSFs management.
Methods
A prospective non-randomized study included 59 traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients surgically treated for DSFs. Depressed bone fragments were elevated and washed with dilute… Show more
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