Cranioplasty

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Cranioplasty
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Cranioplasty

• About Cranioplasty
• Cranioplasty is the surgical repair of a bone
  defect in the skull that's left behind after a
  previous operation or injury. There are different
  kinds of cranioplasties, but most involve lifting
  the scalp and restoring the contour of the skull
  with the original skull piece or a custom
  contoured graft made from material such as
• Titanium (plate or mesh)
• Synthetic bone substitute
• Acrylic (prefabricated or molded at the time of
  surgery)

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What happens during a cranioplasty?

• In the operating room, you are given a general
  anesthetic. Once you are asleep, the team
  positions you so the surgeons have optimal access
  to the bone defect. The area of the incision is
  then shaved and prepared with antiseptic, and you
  are protected by drapes that leave only the
  surgical area exposed.
• You will get a local anesthetic, and the surgeon
  will carefully cut the skin of your scalp and
  gently separate it into layers thereby protecting
  the dura, which covers the brain. The team cleans
  the edges of surrounding bone and prepares the
  surface so the bone or implant can be positioned
  properly in the defect, after which it is secured
  to the cranial bones with screws, plates or both.
• With the bone or implant in place, bleeding is
  controlled and the team moves the scalp back to
  its original position and closes the incision
  with nylon suture. You may also have a small
  suction drain left in place to help remove any
  excess fluid. The drain will be removed in just a
  few days.

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Treatment

• What is the Cost of Cranioplasty?
• Cranioplasty will cost approx to 2 lakhs
• Which doctor to be consulted for cranioplasty?
• Neurosurgeon

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FAQ's

• 1. Why might a doctor recommend Cranioplasty?
• Cranioplasty might be performed for any of the
  following reasons
• Protection In certain places, a cranial defect
  can leave the brain vulnerable to damage.
• Function Cranioplasty may improve neurological
  function for some patients.
• Aesthetics A noticeable skull defect can affect
  a patient's appearance and confidence.
• Headaches Cranioplasty can reduce headaches due
  to previous surgery or injury.

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• 2. What are the risks associated with
  Cranioplasty?
• As in the case of any surgery, you should discuss
  the risks with your surgeon, including (but not
  limited to) the following
• Infection (which may need to be treated with
  antibiotics)
• Post-operative blood clot requiring drainage
• Stroke
• Seizure
• Clot in the legs (which rarely can travel to the
  lungs)
• Complication not related directly to the surgery
• Pneumonia
• Heart attack
• Urinary infection

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• 3. What does a doctor needs to know before
  Cranioplasty?
• If you have any health problems, including blood
  clotting conditions
• If you are taking blood thinners such as
  warfarin, aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs
• If you have any allergies to any medications or
  other substances

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