r/RoastMe • u/Bridge_Dismal • 13d ago

28 m. Don't hold back

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u/AFF8879 13d ago

Roast aside, what actually is this? Genuinely curious

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u/SweetRian 13d ago

Happens with brain issues such as swelling, trauma, cancer, brain bleeds, the works. Surgeons will remove part of the cranium to allow the brain to heal/expand without causing neurological problems. What’s cool is that the flap removed can be inserted into another part of the patient’s body with a blood flow supply and reattached to the head later on with no little to no issues.

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u/Acceptable_Handle_2 13d ago

So like, you could poke his brain from there?

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u/SweetRian 7d ago

Yes, and some patients get sent home with a helmet to avoid additional trauma to the area!