Development of a finite element model of decompressive craniectomy.

Decompressive craniectomy (DC), an operation whereby part of the skull is removed, is used in the management of patients with brain swelling. While the aim of DC is to reduce intracranial pressure, there is the risk that brain deformation and mechanical strain associated with the operation could dam...

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Auteurs principaux: Tim L Fletcher, Angelos G Kolias, Peter J A Hutchinson, Michael P F Sutcliffe
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Langue:EN
Publié: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014
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Accès en ligne:https://doaj.org/article/808e83c67d17480691574ddf03d03066
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