Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Neurosurgery, Lucknow, India.
Turk Neurosurg. 2023;33(4):697-703. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.38349-22.2.
To introduce a novel, low-cost technique for cranioplasty using a single standard polyvinyl chloride plastic skull model as a guide for cranioplasty flap development; to observe and to compare the functional and cosmetic outcomes.
We conducted an observational, retrospective, cohort study that included 20 patients who underwent cranioplasty at the Department of Neurosurgery, RMLIMS, Lucknow from September 2020 to September 2021. The patients were evaluated based on postoperative cosmesis and symptomatic relief.
A total of 20 patients were included in this study. All procedures were performed without any intraoperative or long-term complications noted on follow-up. None of the patients required reoperation. We observed no evidence of bleeding, infection, or poor scar formation. The patients and their families were satisfied with the cosmetic results of the procedure.
Our technique provided excellent functional outcomes, cosmetic appearance, and improved clinical symptoms. This technique is currently the most cost-effective alternative available.
介绍一种使用单个标准聚氯乙烯塑料颅骨模型作为颅骨成形瓣开发指南的新型低成本颅骨成形术技术；观察和比较功能和美容效果。
我们进行了一项观察性、回顾性队列研究，纳入了 2020 年 9 月至 2021 年 9 月在勒克瑙 RMLIMS 神经外科接受颅骨成形术的 20 名患者。根据术后美容和症状缓解情况对患者进行评估。
本研究共纳入 20 例患者。所有手术均无术中或随访时出现的长期并发症。没有患者需要再次手术。我们没有观察到出血、感染或疤痕形成不良的迹象。患者及其家属对手术的美容效果满意。
我们的技术提供了出色的功能结果、美容外观和改善的临床症状。该技术目前是最具成本效益的选择。
