HealthAugust 13, 2026

duraplasty

DUR-uh-plas-tee

Definition

A surgical procedure used to repair or reconstruct the dura mater, the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord, often using a graft.

Etymology

The term is a combination of 'dura' (from Latin 'dura mater', meaning 'hard mother') and the Greek suffix '-plasty', meaning 'molding' or 'surgical repair'.

In the news

The article investigates whether autologous tissue or synthetic substitutes are better for performing duraplasty during cranial surgery to prevent complications like fluid leakage.

Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Hospital: Natural vs. synthetic grafts - which is the better choice for cranial duraplasty?

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