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Chandramouli Balasubramanian1, Emma Coley, Ian Roger Whittle
1Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Acta Neurochirurgica
|December 17, 2008
Abstract
Introduction:
Following Simpson Grade 1 excision of large convexity meningioma there is often a need for synthetic dural substitutes.
Discussion:
One problem with some of these grafts is that they lack tensile strength when wet and therefore sink into the cavity left following removal of the meningioma.
Conclusion:
A simple method to prevent 'sinking' or sagging of such synthetic dural grafts is described and illustrated.
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