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- Title
In situ cranioplasty for hyperostosing meningiomas of the cranial vault.
- Authors
Bloch, Orin; McDermott, Michael W
- Abstract
Hyperostosis of the bone overlying meningiomas has been reported in up to 50% of cases. The skull becomes infiltrated by meningothelial tumor cells, necessitating removal of the hypertrophied bone to achieve a complete tumor resection. Unfortunately, aesthetic reconstruction of large bony defects can pose a significant challenge intra-operatively. Custom cranioplasty implants are very expensive and can only be fabricated after the bony defect exists, requiring a second surgery for implantation. Although numerous composite materials exist to repair the defects at the time of tumor resection, the challenge is to create an implant that fits appropriately without shifting and approximates the natural curvature of the skull. We have developed a technique for an "in situ cranioplasty" using a composite construct with strength in compression and tension.
- Publication
The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques, 2011, Vol 38, Issue 1, p59
- ISSN
0317-1671
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1017/s0317167100011082