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hemicraniectomy

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hemicraniectomy
[-kran′ē·ek′təmē]
Etymology: Gk, hemi, half, kranion, skull, ektomē, excision
a surgical procedure in which part or all of one half of the skull is excised and reflected as a preliminary step to certain types of brain operations.


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From the tests conducted after the procedure he believes the animal model is effective in studying cerebral post-conditioning as induced by decompressive hemicraniectomy, and that post-conditioning significantly reduces ischemic cerebral damage in a clinical animal model.
Established in 2000 and currently with over 20 current employees, the Company is developing three product lines to address unmet needs in areas such as brain trauma, stroke, intracerebral hemorrhages, decompressive hemicraniectomy, post-surgical trauma and aneurysm surgery.
Established in 2000 with over 20 current employees, the Company is developing three product lines to address unmet needs in areas such as brain trauma, stroke, intracerebral hemorrhages, decompressive hemicraniectomy, post-surgical trauma and aneurysm surgery.
 
 
 
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