| Literature DB >> 29075161 |
Arvind Badhey1, Sameep Kadakia2, Moustafa Mourad2, Jared Inman3, Yadranko Ducic2.
Abstract
Calvarial reconstruction is a challenge to reconstructive surgeons, especially considering protection of intracranial contents. In recent years, the advent of multiple reconstructive materials adds tools to the surgical armamentarium. Options include autologous split calvarial and rib grafts and alloplastic materials such as titanium mesh, methyl methacrylate, calcium hydroxyapatite, and polyetheretherketone. The most important aspect of cranial reconstruction still lies in finding the most aesthetic, safe, and reliable means of filling a defect.Entities:
Keywords: autologous cranioplasty; calvarium reconstruction; cranioplasty; hydroxyapatite; methyl methacrylate; synthetic cranioplasty
Year: 2017 PMID: 29075161 PMCID: PMC5656441 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1606557
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Plast Surg ISSN: 1535-2188 Impact factor: 2.314