Abstract

DOS SANTOS FONSECA, L. et al. Results of first cases of craneoplasty with titanium mesh and galeal bipediculated flap after craneal trauma. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam. [online]. 2010, vol.36, n.1, pp.39-48. ISSN 1989-2055.

The discontinuity of skull cap bones is most frequently caused by severe crane-encephalic trauma. The repair of these deformities is known as cranioplasty. In our paper we evaluate first results of cranioplasty with titanium meshes and galeal bipediculated remnant, according to a retrospective, series of cases, one described the results of cranioplasty with titanium meshes and remnant involving 10 patients attempted from January to October 2007, after pre-surgery evaluation by computerized tomography. Ninety per cent of patients were males, with mean age equal to 29.9 years old. Mean internment time was equal to 10.3 days. There was one complication and one case of resurgery due to the blast of a mesh after four months. All patients were satisfied with surgical and esthetical results. As a conclusion, cranioplasty with titanium mesh associated to galeal bipediculated remnant if effective and viable at public hospital services.

Keywords : Craniofacial defects; Cranioplasty; Titanium mesh; Galeal flap.

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