after craniotomy does pericranium regrow ? Posted: 12-18-07 22:59pm
Hi, I have recently had an endoscopic
craniotomy for fenestration of an
arachnoid cyst. I'm unable to contact my
doctor to ask him some questions so
hopefully you are able to help. After the
operation, I noticed I had a small indent
in my head about 5cm by 5cm around where
the tiny hole in the bone was made. I'm
not sure but I think the indent isn't
caused by bone removal but rather by
tissue removal. I think the pericranium
was removed and I'm just wondering why so
much was removed around the small hole in
the bone? How long does it take for the
pericranium to regrow and how does it
regrow? Does it regrow from the bone, the
remaining pericranium, or the inside of
the skin? I hope you are able to help me.
Thanks
