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Skull defect
Skull defect
Disease overview
Craniosynostosis is caused by various factors such as head trauma and craniotomy. Due to the altered shape of the skull defect, it can easily indent and compress brain tissue, leading to craniosynosto...
Detailed description
Craniosynostosis is caused by various factors such as head trauma and craniotomy. Due to the altered shape of the skull defect, it can easily indent and compress brain tissue, leading to craniosynostosis-related syndromes. Therefore, the area of the skull defect needs to be repaired and covered to restore its integrity.
Disease information
Disease name
Skull defect
English name
Skull defect
Category
Surgery
Subcategory
Neurosurgery
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Neurosurgery
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