Cranioplasty - Brown Neurosurgery

Overview

Cranial defects can occur after an accident, infection or surgery. In these cases, a large piece of bone from the skull is removed. People missing a part of the skull often need to wear helmets to protect the brain. In order to correct this problem, surgery is necessary.

Case Example

Before

After

Arrow shows severe depression of the skull before treatment.

Treatment

Reconstruction of a missing piece of bone in the skull is called cranioplasty. Multiple treatment options are available, including placement of an implant in the skull or reconstruction with bone from elsewhere. Additional procedures include fat grafting and other techniques to improve symmetry. The Neuroplastic Team offers all of these options and will work with you to identify the best treatment for your needs.

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Team Care

We strongly believe that the best treatment for patients with skull and cranial abnormalities is with a team approach. Every procedure is performed by both a neurosurgeon and a plastic surgeon, who collaborate to achieve the best care for each patient.

Our Team

Albert Woo, MD

Associate Professor at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Chief, Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Director, Cleft and Craniofacial Center at Hasbro Children’s Hospital

Paul Y. Liu, MD

Professor at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Chief of Plastic Surgery at Rhode Island Hospital

Daniel Kwan, MD

Assistant Professor at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Chief of Reconstructive Surgery, Lifespan Physician Group

Loree K. Kalliainen, MD, MA

Associate Professor at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgeon, Lifespan Physician Group Plastic Surgery

Konstantina A. Svokos, DO, MS

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics
Director, Fetal Neurosurgery
Co-Director, Neuroplastics
Co-Director, Center for Surgical Treatment of the Developing Brain and Spine

Petra M. Klinge, MD, PhD

Professor of Neurosurgery
Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery Division
Director, Center for Surgical Treatment of the Developing Brain and Spine

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