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  • Title: Craniotomy flap osteomyelitis: a diagnostic approach.
    Author: Blumenkopf B, Hartshorne MF, Bauman JM, Cawthon MA, Patton JA, Friedman AH.
    Journal: J Neurosurg; 1987 Jan; 66(1):96-101. PubMed ID: 3783264.
    Abstract:
    Nine cases of suspected craniotomy flap osteomyelitis evaluated by combined bone and gallium scanning are presented. In six cases, the clinical data were inconclusive and evaluation by radionuclide imaging provided an accurate negative diagnosis. The other three cases considered positive by this technique were proven infected at subsequent exploration and flap removal. The use of radionuclide bone and gallium imaging should be considered in cases of possible craniotomy flap osteomyelitis.
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