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Article: The use of hydroxyapatite cement and a pericranial/deep temporal fascia graft for cranioplastic reconstruction of translabyrinthine craniectomy defects.
- Article from:
- Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
- Article date:
- February 1, 2005
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Abstract
Most translabyrinthine temporal bone defects are reconstructed with free abdominal fat grafts, with or without the use of hydroxvapatite cement. However, these procedures are associated with considerable morbidity at the graft donor site, with a 6 to 15% incidence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, and with postoperative headaches. We have developed a new technique for reconstructive cranioplasty that involves the use of hydroxyapatite cement and a pericranial/deep temporal fascia graft. This technique obviates the need for an abdominal fat graft and therefore circumvents the morbidity associated with it; it may also signficantly reduce the incidence of ...