Open AccessCalvarial reconstruction using high-density porous polyethylene cranial hemispheres
Author(s) -
Nitin Mokal,
Mahinoor Feroze Desai
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
indian journal of plastic surgery/indian journal of plastic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.299
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1998-376X
pISSN - 0970-0358
DOI - 10.4103/0970-0358.90812
Subject(s) - medicine , implant , high density polyethylene , cranial vault , soft tissue , skull , cranioplasty , surgery , decompressive craniectomy , polyethylene , traumatic brain injury , materials science , composite material , psychiatry
Cranial vault reconstruction can be performed with a variety of autologous or alloplastic materials. We describe our experience using high-density porous polyethylene (HDPE) cranial hemisphere for cosmetic and functional restoration of skull defects. The porous nature of the implant allows soft tissue ingrowth, which decreases the incidence of infection. Hence, it can be used in proximity to paranasal sinuses and where previous alloplastic cranioplasties have failed due to implant infection.