Rigid mesh fixation for alloplastic cranioplasty

Lesley Wong, Paul N. Manson

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Abstract

The evolution of cranioplasty techniques is described. A cranioplasty technique is presented that incorporates metallic mesh within acrylic and utilizes the principle of rigid fixation to avoid micromotion at the alloplastic-bone interface. Six procedures have been completed without complications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)265-269
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Craniofacial Surgery
Volume5
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1994

Keywords

  • Cranioplasty
  • Methyl-methacrylate
  • Rigid fixation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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