Cephalic expansion apparatus and the method of using to treat he

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1991-08-19

1993-02-02

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

With fluid supply

128857, 128898, 604355, 600 21, A61F 1300

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051830582

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method to treat head injury. The apparatus includes a cephalic expansion reservoir to allow a swollen brain to expand without increasing intracranial pressure. The apparatus has a port for fluid exchange and for the attachment of monitors of physical, chemical and electrical activity. The method includes attaching the apparatus to the skin with biological adhesives, removing the bone for replacement after treatment, treating the injured patent with appropriate therapy including filling the expansion reservoir with an appropriate fluid.

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