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Zig-zag bicoronal scalp incision for cranio-facial cases in paediatric neurosurgery

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Technique

We present the use of a zig-zag bicoronal scalp incision for cranial-facial cases in paediatric neurosurgery.

Conclusion

The authors believe that this technique leads to improved cosmesis, especially when the hair is wet.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Hope Hospital, Salford, Manchester, M6 8HD, UK

    Paul Leach, S. Rutherford, A. Likhith & J. Leggate

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  1. Paul Leach
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Correspondence to Paul Leach.

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Leach, P., Rutherford, S., Likhith, A. et al. Zig-zag bicoronal scalp incision for cranio-facial cases in paediatric neurosurgery. Childs Nerv Syst 20, 483–484 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-004-0992-5

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