Ávila RJ, Aguilar LR

Language: Spanish
References: 8
Page: 85-87
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ABSTRACT

A case of the syndrome of the sinking skin flap and his treatment by performing split rib autograft cranioplasty, the reasons for cranial reconstruction were calvarial defect from previous craniotomy and a VP shunt. We emphasize on the convenience of the use of rib autograft cranioplasty. Results were excellent.

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