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Question about titanium plates in head after craniotomy

Brain Tumor | Last Active: May 18 2:48pm | Replies (8)
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I believe it is imperative for surgeons to explain exactly what the procedure and risks are, but some may be unwilling to do that for fear of upsetting patient. Most would probably go through with the surgery anyway. It's hard to imagine how sterile an operating room must be. There are so many factors/people/equipment/clothing issues involved. Life happens. That's how I see it. I believe in prayer and good doctors, in the end.

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2complicated | @2complicated | May 18 2:48pm

Came across this thread and want to add to it as I had a titanium plate extrude 2 decades after craniotomy for meningioma. I believe patients should be forewarned this can happen at any time even after a small cut to scalp which is not that thick. My cut was misdiagnosed for 1.5 years starting with dermatologist despite giving my complete history of hardware & radiation at that spot. Eventually resulted in infection & surgery. Like mockinbrd above, at one point after advised to put cream on it, the crust started falling off in chunks to expose the plate and open hole to skull. Missed by dermatology, PCP, neurosurgeon, therefore further need for education that this can happen both for Drs & patients. Patients should get copy of CT scan or at least be informed where the hardware pieces are located. I wish to see this is not brushed off as a rare freakish event as there are many examples on the net.

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