Treatment, Surgery & Anesthesia
Resection
Resection is the surgical removal of part of a structure, such as non-functional tissue, as part of encephalocele repair.
In short: Resection
- It is similar in meaning to excision.
- It refers to removing a portion of tissue.
- Functional brain is preserved.
- It is one step within the overall repair.
What it is
It is the surgical removal of part of a structure or tissue. In encephalocele repair, resection generally refers to removing non-functional tissue as part of the operation.
Understanding Resection
Like excision, resection focuses on non-functional or malformed tissue, while functional brain is protected and returned. It is one step within the overall repair, alongside watertight dural closure and reconstruction of the bone. The extent of resection is guided by imaging and intraoperative assessment, balancing a secure closure against preserving useful tissue.
Why it matters
Understanding resection helps families see it as a careful, targeted step within the repair, focused on non-functional tissue and undertaken to achieve a safe, secure closure.
Common questions
What is resection?
Surgical removal of part of a structure or tissue.
Is it the same as excision?
The terms are closely related and often used similarly.
Is functional brain resected?
No — it is preserved.
Bottom line
Resection is the surgical removal of part of a tissue, focused on non-functional tissue within the repair.
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