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A new technique to facilitate optimal directions for cranial distractor implantation

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Introduction

We describe a new technique in distraction cranioplasty procedure to facilitate the placement of cranial distractors in a correct position.

Conclusion

Avoiding conflict of the vectors when placing several distractors allows later attainment of the planned amount of distraction.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, P.O. Box 21, 90029, Finland

    Niina Salokorpi

  2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland

    George K Sándor & Leena Ylikontiola

  3. Department of Paediatrics, Division of Paediatric Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland

    Juha-Jaakko Sinikumpu & Willy Serlo

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Correspondence to Niina Salokorpi.

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Salokorpi, N., Sándor, G.K., Sinikumpu, JJ. et al. A new technique to facilitate optimal directions for cranial distractor implantation. Childs Nerv Syst 29, 1359–1361 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-013-2144-2

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