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What diagnostic tests are used for cranioplasty ? |
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True or False ? Cranioplasty is a class I classification |
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Where is the patient transported post-op ? |
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What functions are monitored post-op ? |
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Cardiac and Neurological functions |
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After how many days can a patient be discharged with no complications ? |
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What kind of mesh is used during this procedure ? |
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What wet cement is used ? |
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What are used to secure the plate ? |
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Sutures or small stainless steel wires. |
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Performed to repair defects in the skull. |
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What position is patients placed in ? |
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Depends on the location of defect |
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Anesthesia for cranioplasty ? |
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How many months should pass before repair in contaminated cases ? |
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What instrument is used to smooth the edges ? |
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True or False ? Cranioplasty is performed to relieve headache, prevent secondary injury to the brain, and for cosmetic effect ? |
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True or False ? A flap can be removed to relieve intracranial pressure. |
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