Osteoplastic decompressive craniotomy - indication and operation technique

Abstract

ODC is an effective alternative to decompressive craniectomy in cases when the degree of expansion does not require removal of the bone flap. The main advantage of this method is the elimination of further surgery - cranioplasty.

Keywords

• decompressive craniectomy
• osteoplastic decompressive craniotomy - alternative - cranioplasty