title: Method to improve cosmetic outcome following craniotomy.
abstract: This technical note describes a simple method for reducing the dead space created by craniotome due to the loss of bone dust and improving the cosmetic outcome following a craniotomy. After drilling the burr holes for the craniotomy, the bone between the holes is drilled away in a standard fashion except that multiple regions of about 1 cm in length are left intact. These intact regions are broken using a periosteal elevator and fixed like a bridge when the bone is replaced. The resulting bone flap is readily returned to its original position without making the dead space created by regular craniotomy. The amount of the dead space caused by losing the bone dust is reduced and a good cosmetic recovery is obtained. This technique is useful for both craniotomy and facial bone surgery, which requires cosmetic results.
authors: Center for Neurological Disease, International University of Health and Welfare, Nasu-gun, Tochigi, Japan. shu@iuhw.ac.jp
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Sato
authors: M
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authors: Sato
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authors: Nishizawa
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authors: Oizumi
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authors: Hiwatari
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authors: Kajiwara
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authors: Ishikawa
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authors: Inamasu
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authors: Kawase
mesh_terms: D001842:Bone and Bones; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000379:methods*; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed