Abstract

GONZALEZ DE SANTIAGO, M.A.; CHAURAND LARA, J.  and  SANDOVAL, B.. Cranial reconstruction with a custom-made implant. Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac [online]. 2011, vol.33, n.1, pp.40-44. ISSN 2173-9161.

Purpose: This article describes the use of a custom-made implant for cranial reconstruction. Clinical case: In a patient with a traumatic cranial defect, a custom-made implant of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK Optima-LT, Synthes) was used for reconstruction. Results: Intraoperative implant adjustments were not required. No rejection reactions, infections or implant exposure occurred in the postoperative period (3 months follow-up). The patient's preoperative symptoms diminished and the cranial contour improved notably. Conclusion: Custom-made implants are proposed as a feasible method for the reconstruction of severe skull defects. Factors such as cost, surgical procedure, and long-term results, must be evaluated.

Keywords : Cranial reconstruction; Custom-made implant; Cranial defect; Skull reconstructive implant.

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