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Puzzling Technique for Fixation of Cranioplasty Flaps

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Abstract Background: Cranioplasty, defined as the surgical repair of a defect in the cranium, has undergone many revolutions over time to improve patient prognosis. Cranioplasty offers cosmetic and protective benefits for patients with cranial defects. Aim of Study: A new method for the fixation of poly-methyl methacrylate (PMMA) cranioplasty flap is described, and the results of the technique were reported. Patients and Methods: Eighteen patients with cranial defects are included in the study. Patients were followed-up by clinical examination and periodic radiographic studies for a minimum of 6 months (range 6 to 12 months). Cosmetic appearance and solid fixation of the cranioplasty flap were evaluated. Results: Cosmetically good solid cranioplasty flaps oc-curred in all patients. There was no occurrence of infection or implant extrusion in any of the patients. Conclusion: This technique appears to be a simple, safe, economic and efficient method for PMMA cranioplasty flap fixation in reconstruction of significant cranial defects.

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10.21608/mjcu.2021.184543

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Cranioplasty, Poly-methyl methacrylate, Fix-ation, Cosmetic

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OMAR Y. ABDALLA, M.D.;

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AHMED S. FIKI, M.D.

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The Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt

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89

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June

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22430

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2021-06-01

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2021-03-16

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2021-06-01

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1,041

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1,044

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0045-3803

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2536-9806

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The Medical Journal of Cairo University

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Puzzling Technique for Fixation of Cranioplasty Flaps

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22 Jan 2023