Title:
METHOD OF PERFORMING A DECOMPRESSIVE CRANIECTOMY
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2007146541
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
A method of performing a decompressive craniectomy includes removing a bone flap from a cranium, attaching one end of a movable plate to one end of the bone flap, and attaching another end of the movable plate to the cranium. The movable plate is configured to allow the bone flap to move to accommodate swelling of intracranial contents.
Inventors:
KO KATHRYN (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2007/069142
Publication Date:
August 14, 2008
Filing Date:
May 17, 2007
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GYRUS PRODUCTIONS (US)
KO KATHRYN (US)
KO KATHRYN (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/58
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