Bone Flap Preservation in Subcutaneous Abdominal Pocket for Decompressive Craniectomy

Bone Flap Preservation in Subcutaneous Abdominal Pocket for Decompressive Craniectomy

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Summary:.We report our experiences of two pediatric cases in which a bone flap was preserved in the subcutaneous abdominal pocket for decompressive craniectomy.In one case, the Patio Sectional bone flap was divided and preserved for cranioplasty without complications; in the other case, the bone flap was left intact as one piece.In pediatric patients, the storage space for a bone flap is sometimes difficult to achieve, and the technique described herein is useful in such situations.

Notably, because the bone resorption rate with cryopreservation is higher in 3 Piece King Storage Bed pediatric patients, in vivo preservation may be more useful in this population.