In-situ Cranioplasty after Microvascular Decompression: A Technical Note

Cranioplasty is not only performed for cosmetic reasons but also for physiological requirements to balance the cerebral hemodynamics and to protect the brain from external traumas. Methyl methacrylate is one of the most preferred materials for cranioplasty. It is usually prepared out of the surgical...

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Published inTurkish neurosurgery Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 479 - 481
Main Authors Erbas, Yahya Cem, Pusat, Serhat, Atac, Gokce Kaan, Erdogan, Ersin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Turkey 2017
Subjects
Bone Cements
Brain - surgery
Craniotomy - methods
Humans
Methylmethacrylate - administration & dosage
Microvascular Decompression Surgery - methods
Skull - surgery
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Summary:Cranioplasty is not only performed for cosmetic reasons but also for physiological requirements to balance the cerebral hemodynamics and to protect the brain from external traumas. Methyl methacrylate is one of the most preferred materials for cranioplasty. It is usually prepared out of the surgical site and therefore modelling of the cranioplasty material to fit the bone defect is sometimes difficult. In this technical note, we present our new technique of cranioplasty with methyl methacrylate in which the material is prepared on site of the bone defect and very easily shaped. Fixation materials are not needed. This technique is especially suitable for posterior fossa surgeries after craniectomy.
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ISSN:1019-5149
DOI:10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.14738-15.1