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Craniofacial cleft with naso-ethmoidal encephalocele--case report
S Kawakami1, S Tsukada, W Taniguchi
1Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, Japan.
Summary
Craniofacial cleft repair using specialized flaps and bone grafts successfully prevented meningitis in a patient with naso-ethmoidal encephalocele. Post-surgery, the patient remained meningitis-free for one year.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
Background:
- Patients with craniofacial clefts and naso-ethmoidal encephalocele are at high risk for meningitis due to potential trans-nasal infections.
- Recurrent meningitis poses a significant threat to patient health and recovery.