Abstract
A reduction cranioplasty in one stage was performed on a child with massive enlargement of the head secondary to advanced hydrocephalus. The authors discuss the techniques and advantages of a modified head position and a cross bar craniotomy for reduction cranioplasty.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Cephalometry
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Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms / surgery
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
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Choroid Plexus / surgery
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Craniotomy / methods*
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Humans
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Hydrocephalus / surgery*
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Infant
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Male
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Papilloma / surgery
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Surgical Flaps