Autologous Bone for the Reconstruction of Skull Defects. Issue 1 (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Qiujian; Tian, Xuping; Shu, Hansheng; Zhang, Hui; Xuan, Shanjing; Chao, Qing
• Is Part Of: Neurosurgery quarterly. Volume 26:Issue 1(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: autologous bone -- skull defects -- cranioplasty; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.4805
• DOI: 10.1097/WNQ.0000000000000195
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1050-6438

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: To restore the normal barriers protecting the intracranial structures and obtain a permanent or very durable reconstruction. Methods: This retrospective study spanning 3 years included 36 patients who underwent reconstruction of skull defects either with autologous bone or with 3-dimensional (3D) titanium mesh. To analyze difference of both, 2 groups (group A 1 group skull defect for reconstruction with 3D titanium mesh, group B the other group with autologous bone) were divided. Results: A favorable surgery outcome was attained in the follow-up without complications in the group B. Osteolysis was not observed from 3D reconstruction of computed tomography (CT) from 3D reconstruction of CT in the group B ( P >0.05). Complications was significantly different, comparing with group A ( P <0.05). General features (age, follow-up) were not different ( P >0.05). Conclusion: Autologous bone for the reconstruction of skull defects seems to be good technique for permanent or very durable reconstruction.