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Could a cranioplasty cause brain damage? a cranioplasty sounds like an awfully high risk procedure. is it possible that it could cause brain damage?
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A : A cranioplasty is a surgery to repair a skull defect. Neurosurgeons will have more information about the risks.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Cranioplasty : Cranioplasty is a way to repair defects in the skull. If the defect is large, the risks of the surgery are much lower than the risks of leaving the brain under the defect unprotected from injury. Unlike most brain surgery, the brain is not touched during the surgery. Your surgeon can give you some percentages of risk for the procedure based on his or her experience.
Answered 10/4/2016
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