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Cranioplasty
Surgical Procedure
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11/30/2021

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Term
What diagnostic tests are used for cranioplasty ?
Definition
CT scans
Term
True or False ?
Cranioplasty is a class I classification
Definition
True
Term
Where is the patient transported post-op ?
Definition
ICU
Term
What functions are monitored post-op ?
Definition
Cardiac and Neurological functions
Term
After how many days can a patient be discharged with no complications ?
Definition
3 to 4 days
Term
What kind of mesh is used during this procedure ?
Definition
Titanium
Term
What wet cement is used ?
Definition
Methly methacrylate
Term
What are used to secure the plate ?
Definition
Sutures or small stainless steel wires.
Term
Cranioplasty ?
Definition
Performed to repair defects in the skull.
Term
What position is patients placed in ?
Definition
Depends on the location of defect
Term
Anesthesia for cranioplasty ?
Definition
General
Term
How many months should pass before repair in contaminated cases ?
Definition
6 months
Term
What instrument is used to smooth the edges ?
Definition
Craniotome
Term
True or False ?
Cranioplasty is performed to relieve headache, prevent secondary injury to the brain, and for cosmetic effect ?
Definition
True
Term
True or False ?
A flap can be removed to relieve intracranial pressure.
Definition
True
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