Cranial reconstruction using computer designed polieteretercetone implant

Authors

  • Carlos Arturo Casallo Quiliano Hospital Militar Central
  • Gustavo Zenón Tantas Oblitas Hospital Militar Central
  • Ronald Augusto Pineda García Hospital Militar Central

Keywords:

Skull, craniocerebral injuries, descompresive craniectomy

Abstract

Background: Craneoplasty has 2 purposes; protection of the brain and a satisfying cosmetic result. There are different alloplast grafts to cranial reconstruction.

Clinical case: A decompressive craniectomy was performed in a 29 years old man who had a severe brain trauma one month before admission. Clinically he is in coma, with a left large skull defect. After two months the patient is underwent to cranial reconstruction using computer designed polyetheretherketone implant, without complications related to surgery until now.

Conclusion: Craneoplasty using computer designed PEEK implant is safe, offers great adaptability and biocompatibility, and minor surgical time.

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Published

2010-09-29

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CASE REPORTS

How to Cite

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Cranial reconstruction using computer designed polieteretercetone implant. Acta Med Peru [Internet]. 2010 Sep. 29 [cited 2024 Dec. 26];27(3):193-5. Available from: https://amp.cmp.org.pe/index.php/AMP/article/view/1384