Repair of large area skull soft tissue defects in the case of complex craniopagus twins / 中华显微外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the experience in scalp operation of craniopagus and repairing of scalp and dura defect after separating Methods Analysis the cause and management of the complication after skin expander implantation Discuss the characteristic of repairing skull soft tissue defect by expanded scalp flap and fiber capsule Results Dural and scalp defect could be repaired satisfactory with expanded scalp at one stage Conclusion It's necessary and important for successful separation in D type craniopagus with preoperation care, an elabarate operative management, careful postoperative observation and timely treatment for complication