Utility of calcium phosphate cement cranioplasty following supraorbital approach for tumor resection. (2nd December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Feroze, Rafey A.; Agarwal, Nitin; Sekula, Raymond F.
• Is Part Of: International journal of neuroscience. Volume 128:Number 12(2018)
• Page Start: 1199
• Page End: 1203
• Publication Date: 2018-12-02
• Subjects: Calcium phosphate cement -- supraorbital -- cranioplasty; Nervous system -- Periodicals; 612.805
• DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2018.1492573
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-7454

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: We have previously documented the utility of calcium phosphate cement cranioplasty following retromastoid craniectomy. In this study, we aimed to demonstrate its efficacy following a supraorbital approach for tumor resection. Methods: A retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database was conducted of eight patients (7 female, 1 male) with anterior cranial fossa meningiomas resected via a supraorbital approach followed by cranioplasty involving adjunctive or sole use of calcium phosphate cement. Results: Cranioplasty was achieved in all patients. No patient developed an incisional leak. The cohort had a mean follow-up of approximately 3.1 months (range: 0.5–7 months) in which time no further complications were noted. No patients developed post-surgical infections. Conclusion: In our experience, a low incidence of infection or CSF leaks has been noted after the use of calcium phosphate cement retromastoid cranioplasty. Extending this technique to supraorbital craniotomies may minimize incisional CSF leak.